Finance & Legislation

Future of Scotland’s Construction Sector


Developers, contractors and public bodies have said that businesses in the Scottish construction industry will continue to rebound from COVID

Tax refunds & Construction Industry Scheme


Stephen Chapman is Senior Tax Manager at Brian Alfred here he takes a look at tax refunds and the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

New Guidance on Interpreting Exclusion and Limitation Clauses


The English Technology and Construction Court has provided confirmation on how clauses excluding or restricting liability

What to Consider if Your Contractor Goes Bust


As a result of the pandemic, we have seen, and advised on, numerous instances where main contractors have downed tools or closed sites.

Lessons to be Learnt from CMA Investigation


There are useful lessons to be learnt from the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) investigation into three major suppliers

Challenges for construction in 2021


From the introduction of the VAT reverse charge to Brexit, experts predict even more change in the construction industry this year.

Realising Sustainability Ambitions


Jamie Cameron explores how businesses can reach the proposed BEIS framework for rating the energy and carbon performance

Public Sector Should Collaborate with MMC Providers


COVID-19 has had huge consequences on the UK’s public sector, with resources and budgets proving inadequate

Hidden Impact of Brexit Taking Toll on SMEs


Since the construction sector reopened in the summer confidence has been high, with growth in March 2021 the highest on record since 2014.

How Government are Supporting Self Employed


The introduction of the Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) was a saving grace during the pandemic.