CBI urged chancellor to boost infrastructure spending
The CBI and other leading industry figures urged George Osborne to address infrastructure spending in the Autumn Statement. Were their efforts successful?
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Autumn Statement received mixed feedback from UK construction industry
The UK construction industry’s reaction to December’s Autumn Statement was mixed.
How to cope with rising raw material costs in construction
Raw materials are increasingly expensive for construction projects, but companies can save money in many ways to help cover costs.
The 2014 Autumn Statement: a construction industry review
We cover some of the key points from the chancellor’s Autumn Statement.
Record number of Green Deals completed in October, figures show
The struggling Green Deal has received a boost.
Office construction hits ten-year high
Office construction in London has hit a ten-year high in terms of square footage developed, although there has been a 17% drop in projects overall.
How to use your construction software to get around the skills shortage
Construction skills shortages needn’t have a negative effect on your business. Here’s how construction software can help.
Late payment tackled by government
The Prompt Payment Code returns to the spotlight with new advisory board.
New home registrations return to 2007 levels
The UK construction industry has seen another surge in housebuilding, with registrations recovering to pre-recession levels.
Innovative £41k self-build homes receive planning approval
The winner of a self-build design competition has been granted planning approval.
Five useful resources for construction contractors
There are so many online tools and apps to choose from for the construction sector, how do you know which are best? We take a look at our top five.
Tories make new ‘starter home’ pledge - Integrity Construction
Young people could receive a 20% discount on new homes.
UK increasingly attractive to infrastructure investment, construction companies to benefit
Changes to the UK’s tax system have made the country attractive to infrastructure investors.
UK construction growth slows, year-on-year growth maintained
The UK construction industry experienced a predictable summer slowdown.
CBI calls for UK house building rates to double
Action is needed to increase the UK’s housing supply, and the CBI has outlined current obstacles to this goal.
Construction crisis management: how can you protect your company?
Last winter’s flooding slowed the growth of the construction industry and left many contractors out of pocket. How can construction accounting software help you through difficult periods caused by events outside your control?
UK Green Building Council call for government action on retrofitting
Many government initiatives have aimed to incentivise the take-up of insulation, but with mixed success. Is more action needed?
Large-scale housing projects to benefit from government funding
Is your construction business prepared to capitalise on government-backed boosts to the housing construction industry?
The UK construction industry: a five-year forecast
Infrastructure projects are forecast to be one of the biggest areas of development within the construction industry over the next five years. What are the others?
Labour’s proposed ‘Help to Build’ scheme welcomed by SMEs
Despite the mixed connotations associated with Help to Buy, Labour has proposed a ‘Help to Build’ scheme to assist small businesses in the construction industry.
Skills shortages in construction industry reach critical levels
The construction industry’s recovery has left a significant shortage in many key roles. Check the figures here.
£6 billion of government funding set to benefit regions’ construction firms
The government has announced 39 Growth Deals worth a total of £6 billion. The first wave of such Growth Deals, the funding will be spread throughout the UK’s regions and used for infrastructure, construction and a variety of other projects.
The Bank of England takes steps to ‘cool’ housing market
The Bank of England has taken steps to cool the housing market, but will they really have any tangible effect?
Trans-Pennine rail link proposal is potential boon for Yorkshire construction
Construction firms in Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire should be on alert after George Osborne revealed plans for a new infrastructure project.
