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Kier renews contract on Gloucestershire frameworkÂ
Kier has been reappointed a place on both Lots of the £95m Gloucestershire County Council major construction works framework.
Industry welcomes fast-track adjudication for low-value disputes
A fast-track adjudication process for low-value disputes with a capped adjudicator’s fee has been launched as the economic effect of Covid-19 impacts the construction industry.
Free mental health workshops for vulnerable construction workers
The Mates in Mind charity, with the support of Tideway, is rolling out free mental health workshops for vulnerable construction workers.
£11bn investment in construction can kick start UK economy, says experts
An £11.27bn investment in construction and housebuilding could kick start the UK’s economic recovery, says experts at Birmingham City University.
Housebuilders allowed flexible working hours
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has published new guidance which allows housebuilders to agree more flexible construction site working hours with their local council.
Construction sector one of lowest in UK to reap R&D benefits
New statistics from HMRC have revealed that construction companies claimed £90m in research and development (R&D) tax credit relief, but were still one of the lowest sectors in the UK reaping benefits.
Scottish government supports SME housebuilders through pandemic
Housebuilders will be able to apply for short-term loans of up to £1m from the Scottish Government to support them through the coronavirus outbreak.
Building firms ask tradespeople to cut rates by up to 30%
Demand for labour on construction sites across the UK decreased by 70% in April, as building firms ask tradespeople to cut their rates by 10-30%, according to Hudson Contract.
Using aerial photography and AI to classify buildings
A new joint venture between the University of Leicester and Bluesky International will harness aerial photography and AI to develop new geospatial data products.
Subcontractors face ‘uncharted waters’ as sites reopen
Subcontractors face mounting pressures as sites begin to reopen, posing a threat to financial viability, according to Jim Davis, managing director for construction finance at Bibby Financial Services.
Only 12% of Covid-19 loans approved for construction firms
Research by the CLC has revealed that only 12% of applications for Government-backed loan schemes have been approved to help construction businesses.
Insolvency and data: Severing the Golden Thread
Should asset owners insource data when commissioning building and infrastructure developments? Stuart Bell of GroupBC, part of the Bentley Systems family, takes a look.
How smart buildings change commercial real estate
Richard Morris, director at technologywithin, considers how smart buildings can help maximise the revenue potential for commercial properties.
Industry bodies urge Scottish Government to reopen construction sites
Construction bodies have urged the Scottish Government to introduce a gradual reopening of non-essential construction sites, in line with health and safety requirements.
Covid-19: Preventing payment disputes and managing cash flow
Andrew Dixon, commercial director – specialist finance at Aldermore, says managing cash flow has never been more important.
A 3D planning portal for London
As part of the Mayor of London’s Civic Innovation Challenge, 3D Repo is tackling London’s housing crisis with a 3D planning portal for residents.
What the government needs to do to avoid another housebuilding collapse
With a deeply entrenched housing crisis, building rates must make a stronger recovery post-coronavirus than after the 2008 economic crash. Joseph Daniels, founder of Project Etopia, says the modular and SME sectors stand ready.
Government should ‘set example’ when paying construction supply chains
The government must ‘set a good example’ when it comes to paying its construction supply chains and handing out retention payments to subcontractors during the COVID-19 crisis.
Homes England must support SME housebuilders, says Hayfield
Homes England must act fast to support SME housebuilders in the wake of COVID-19, urges Mark Booth, managing director of Hayfield.
Taking future construction skills offsite
The Offsite Ready programme aims to build the UK’s capacity in the skills that will be vital to the future of construction. Douglas Morrison, director of operations and future skills at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, explains more.
Clients must release £4.5bn retention money to contractors, urges BESA
Construction clients must release £4.5bn retention money currently being withheld from contractors, urges the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
Construction supply chain must band together in face of coronavirus
Build UK has warned that the response from clients and contractors will be crucial for the survival of businesses of all sizes amid the coronavirus crisis,
FMB urges chancellor to cover dividend payments in support packages
The Federation of Master Builders has called on the chancellor to provide greater support for those running small businesses who fall between the gap in schemes to support employees and the self-employed.
Network Rail announces immediate payments for suppliers
Network Rail is giving thousands of British firms a vital boost to their cashflow during the COVID-19 pandemic, by announcing immediate payments for its suppliers.
Innovation in construction falls to lowest level since credit crunch
Innovation in construction has fallen by 14% in two years as R&D by UK industries drops to the lowest levels since the credit crunch, analysis by R&D tax relief specialist Catax has revealed.
CITB expands Skills & Training Fund to support firms hit by...
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it will refresh its Skills and Training Fund (STF) to provide more support for micro, small and medium-sized businesses.