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Find out how software can help builders and construction companies cope with periods of political uncertainty.

Construction companies specialising in retrofit will soon see an increase in demand due to the re-launch of part of the Green Deal scheme.

The CBI and other leading industry figures urged George Osborne to address infrastructure spending in the Autumn Statement. Were their efforts successful?

The UK construction industry’s reaction to December’s Autumn Statement was mixed.

Raw materials are increasingly expensive for construction projects, but companies can save money in many ways to help cover costs. 

We cover some of the key points from the chancellor’s Autumn Statement. 

The struggling Green Deal has received a boost.

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.

Construction skills shortages needn’t have a negative effect on your business. Here’s how construction software can help.

The Prompt Payment Code returns to the spotlight with new advisory board.

The UK construction industry has seen another surge in housebuilding, with registrations recovering to pre-recession levels.

The winner of a self-build design competition has been granted planning approval.

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.

Young people could receive a 20% discount on new homes.

Changes to the UK’s tax system have made the country attractive to infrastructure investors.

The UK construction industry experienced a predictable summer slowdown. 

Action is needed to increase the UK’s housing supply, and the CBI has outlined current obstacles to this goal. 

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?

Many government initiatives have aimed to incentivise the take-up of insulation, but with mixed success. Is more action needed?

Is your construction business prepared to capitalise on government-backed boosts to the housing construction industry?

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?

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. 

The construction industry’s recovery has left a significant shortage in many key roles. Check the figures here. 

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.