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Large construction firms in Northern Ireland are struggling to remain afloat, a new study suggests. 

Evolution and Evolution M are highly customisable software packages built specifically for the construction industry - and they've just been given some new "oomph".

Only 1% of European companies have managed to entirely banish paper from their offices. 

Get the most out of the week with our summary of the best to come

If you're still asking yourself this question, its high-time you found the answer...

Earlier this year, the government ceased funding the Green Deal Finance Company, essentially bringing the Green Deal to an abrupt and unceremonious end. 

The construction industry is one of the most important sectors of the UK economy, but prestigious construction trade shows in the UK seem few and far between.

... and how to get over the growing pains

Find out with our quick checklist.

From the ‘greenest government ever’ to multiple U-turns on environmental policies: it’s safe to say that the past few years, and in particular, recent months, haven’t exactly boosted the UK’s green construction industry.

They don't build 'em like they used to... Or do they?

The past few years may have been encouraging for the UK construction industry, which finally showed some signs of sustained recovery after the hugely damaging effects of the global recession.

The first few days, weeks and months with a new software package are often challenging. It’s vital that all users fully understand key system processes and how to use them efficiently

It’s been only a handful of months since George Osborne’s last budget, but this week’s announcement contained plenty of new policies and a sprinkling of new surprises.

Despite the development of health and safety policies and improved site conditions, the construction industry remains a high risk industry.

Big businesses face entirely different issues to small businesses....

With the advent of new legal reporting requirements for companies including real time tax information and auto-enrolment pension schemes, businesses find themselves with an ever-growing administrative burden.

Several weeks have passed since the day of the 2015 general election and its surprising result when the Conservative party won 330 seats in parliament and gained a slim overall majority in the commons.

The construction industry’s problems with skill shortages continue.

Here we discuss the challenging party pledges that could have the biggest impact on your construction company.

The 2015 UK general election is mere days away and it looks set to be one of the most unpredictable votes of the last few decades

Today we take a look at some astonishing pieces of machinery that have broken records

Construction software isn’t the only recent technology to be adopted by the construction industry in the UK and across the globe.

Most construction companies now use some form of construction accounting software to help keep track of their finances and automate key administrative processes, saving time and money.