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.
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£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.
Planned new homes at highest number since 2008
The latest New Housing Pipeline Report provides more evidence that the construction industry is recovering.
Help to Buy heat map: the future of construction industry growth
At first glance, new figures suggest that the Help to Buy scheme isn’t responsible for house price inflation. We take a closer look.
Construction industry growth continues but concerns emerge over costs and skills
The revival of the UK’s construction industry is causing new problems for construction companies.
The construction industry in 2014: a mid-year, sector-by-sector review
As we near the halfway mark for 2014, it’s time to review the state of the construction industry.
Construction industry warned fatalities may increase
How could construction-specific software be used to help you improve health and safety?
From 2018, all suppliers must be paid within 30 days
Find out all about the new deal involving late payment and what it means for you.
How you can benefit from subcontractor management software
Struggling to manage subcontractors effectively? Here’s how software can help.
Wages and tender prices set to increase in construction industry
Why are wages and tender prices increasing in the construction industry, and what does this mean for your firm?
Construction growth forecasts revised for the better
Construction industry growth forecasts have been revised by the CPA – and this time, they haven’t gone down...
Four reasons why you should invest in job costing software
Many of our customers switch to Integrity from generic software solutions, frustrated by the limitations of systems that aren’t designed for the construction sector.
School kitchens to be improved following government’s free meals policy
New government policy has meant that thousands of UK primary schools are in line for kitchen refurbishments. Could your business be set to benefit?
SME construction suppliers cutting rates to win work
SME suppliers are cutting their rates to win work, but is this really necessary and how is it affecting the construction market?
Late payments a continued problem for construction firms and subcontractors
Are late payments affecting your business? Two recently conducted surveys suggest that they remain one of the key issues facing the industry.
Budget boost for construction industry
This year’s Budget wasn’t just about bingo and booze. Savers and pensioners are set to benefit from the chancellor’s latest Budget announcements, but so is the construction industry. What does the 2014 Budget mean for the UK construction industry?
The construction industry, social media and software
Social media is no longer the sole domain of B2C companies – even the construction industry is getting involved.
Bad weather affects UK construction growth
Was your construction business affected by bad weather last month? Industry growth is likely to be back on track soon, so seek the support you need fast.
Improving cash collection: how better information can help
Does your business struggle at the end of each month because you’re owed too many late payments? Here’s what you can do to help improve your cashflow.
Early payment schemes, late payment and the construction industry in 2014
Are early payment schemes a great solution to the late payment problem in the construction industry, or are they unfair?
Subcontractors forced to accept two-year wait for retention money
Payment for contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry isn’t just held up by late payments, but also by lengthening retention payment periods.
HMRC delay penalties for RTI
If you’ve had letters from HMRC claiming that you’re being fined for late payment due to the new RTI scheme, you may benefit from a delay to the penalty charges.
