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.
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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.
Eight astonishing construction world records
You may not work on any record-breaking construction projects during your career, but we can all appreciate these construction world records.
UK construction output set to grow by 4.2% in 2015, economists report
This 2015/16 forecasts outlines what’s in store for the construction industry in the near future.
Accounting software for small builders: planning for the future
Small builders can use specialist accounting software to help them with their plans for the future.
Survey reveals career priorities of UK construction workers
A new survey explores the career priorities of construction workers, and whether they’re being met.
What the changes to Stamp Duty could mean for your construction company
The Stamp Duty changes have impacted many areas of the economy, not least construction companies.
Construction companies and the 2015 general election: dealing with uncertainty
Find out how software can help builders and construction companies cope with periods of political uncertainty.
Green Deal re-launch swamps government website
Construction companies specialising in retrofit will soon see an increase in demand due to the re-launch of part of the Green Deal scheme.
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?
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.
