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Green construction in the UK: what does the future hold?
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.
4 incredibly ambitious infrastructure projects from the past and today
They don't build 'em like they used to... Or do they?
Behind the data: sharp slowdown in UK construction industry
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.
Three essential Evolution M webinars for new users
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
What does the emergency budget mean for UK construction companies?
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.
Three deadly construction projects from history
Despite the development of health and safety policies and improved site conditions, the construction industry remains a high risk industry.
Five challenges facing construction SMEs (and how to overcome them)
Big businesses face entirely different issues to small businesses....
Reducing the admin burden: how construction firms can cut paperwork
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.
Election 2015 post-mortem: what construction leaders think
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.
Experts call for government to tackle skills shortages in construction
The construction industry’s problems with skill shortages continue.
Election 2015: party pledges, construction and your company [Part 2]
Here we discuss the challenging party pledges that could have the biggest impact on your construction company.
Election 2015: party pledges, construction and your 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
Revealed: the most extreme construction tech on Earth
Today we take a look at some astonishing pieces of machinery that have broken records
How will 3D printing change the construction industry?
Construction software isn’t the only recent technology to be adopted by the construction industry in the UK and across the globe.
Switching construction software: a guide to data migration
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.
Construction skill shortages partly to blame for rocketing cost of HS2
Skills shortages have contributed to the rising costs of HS2, a report from the House of Lords reveals.
Forecasting in the construction industry: paying attention to politics
The government has a significant effect on the UK construction industry. Can accounting software for builders help you adjust to each new initiative?
'Construction Skills Card' fraud under investigation
Construction companies need to be on the lookout for fake construction skills cards.
Construction industry output grows for seventh consecutive quarter
The UK’s construction industry continues its strong recovery. Discover the headline figures from the new Construction Trade Survey.
38% of public sector clients guilty of late payment
Late payments and retentions represent a huge problem for the UK’s construction sector.
New energy efficiency requirements for rental properties set to boost retrofit sector
The retrofit sector looks set to benefit from new legislation tackling energy inefficient rental properties.
Three crucial relationships to keep your construction business running smoothly
Construction companies use the services of plenty of other firms in order to succeed in business.
UK housebuilding industry has best year since 1997
The UK’s construction industry is cooling, but housebuilding continues to perform strongly.
