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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 has taken steps to cool the housing market, but will they really have any tangible effect?

Construction firms in Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire should be on alert after George Osborne revealed plans for a new infrastructure project. 

The latest New Housing Pipeline Report provides more evidence that the construction industry is recovering.

At first glance, new figures suggest that the Help to Buy scheme isn’t responsible for house price inflation. We take a closer look.

The revival of the UK’s construction industry is causing new problems for construction companies.

As we near the halfway mark for 2014, it’s time to review the state of the construction industry. 

How could construction-specific software be used to help you improve health and safety?

Find out all about the new deal involving late payment and what it means for you.

Struggling to manage subcontractors effectively? Here’s how software can help.

Why are wages and tender prices increasing in the construction industry, and what does this mean for your firm?

Construction industry growth forecasts have been revised by the CPA – and this time, they haven’t gone down...

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.

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 suppliers are cutting their rates to win work, but is this really necessary and how is it affecting the construction market?

Are late payments affecting your business? Two recently conducted surveys suggest that they remain one of the key issues facing the 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?

Social media is no longer the sole domain of B2C companies – even the construction industry is getting involved.

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.

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.

Are early payment schemes a great solution to the late payment problem in the construction industry, or are they unfair? 

Payment for contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry isn’t just held up by late payments, but also by lengthening retention payment periods.

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.

As late payments continue to be an issue, subcontractors take further action to name and shame firms who are not paying them on time.