Innovative £41k self-build homes receive planning approval
The winner of a self-build design competition has been granted planning approval.
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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.
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...
