Despite the advancements in technology, many in the UK construction industry are still using outdated, paper-based systems. Add rising inflation and material shortages to the mix, and the pressure to expedite projects without compromising quality [read more…]
In May 2024, the number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 2,006, 6% lower than in April 2024 (2,144) and 21% lower than the same month in the previous year. Company insolvency [read more…]
With the opening days of 2024 seeing widespread flooding across Europe in the wake of Storm Henk, temporary power and temperature control solutions provider, Aggreko, is raising awareness within the construction industry of the risks [read more…]
As the UK Government’s deadline for the digital transformation looms, industries across the board are diversifying strategies, internal and external approaches and implementation of services to ensure cutting edge digital technology is embedded to drive [read more…]
Proactive companies Willmott Dixon, FACE Brickwork, Grayson, Speedy Hire and Cemfree have joined forces to raise awareness for environmentally friendly building materials and methodologies. Green-thinking industry leaders from across the sector have built a demonstration [read more…]
While the past 12 months certainly offered up its fair share of challenges, Ellis Osborn, Ecommerce Manager at IronmongeryDirect, believes that 2024 will provide plenty of reasons to be optimistic for the year ahead. “As [read more…]
Simon Herod, International Team Lead, EstimateOne, highlights the estimator as a key player in the construction journey and what this means for supply chains, sustainability and labour shortages. Valuing estimating teams: Streamlining processes for success in [read more…]
As a member of the Association of Brickwork Contractors, market-leading construction consumables supplier, Grayson, has become a firm supporter of the trade body’s assessment centre, which offers employer-led, onsite training and NVQ accreditation. The associate [read more…]
Planning applications for infrastructure have plummeted 45% so far in Q2 and contract awards have fallen 32% according to the latest analysis from Barbour ABI. Government-backed Infrastructure projects have previously provided some relief to the [read more…]
Construction has made considerable progress in its journey towards a digital future, yet some pockets of resistance remain. For some contractors, part of the problem lies in finding the relevant tools and systems. Sometimes it [read more…]
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