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CITB funds record number of SMEs

A fund aimed at helping SMEs to provide skills and training for construction workers has supported hundreds of firms… The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB)...

BIM for SMEs through higher education

Professor Jason Underwood, Marina Machado & Andrew Fleming outline the importance of enabling BIM for SMEs through higher education knowledge transfer… The UK Government Construction...

Mayoral candidate’s affordable housing target will hurt SMEs

The Federation of Master Builders has warned mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan’s targets for affordable housing could have an impact on SMEs… With the London mayoral...
£7bn owed to UK construction SMEs

£7bn owed to UK construction SMEs

New figures have revealed construction SMEs across the UK are owed £7bn in unpaid invoices… Research carried out by the Asset Based Finance Association (ABFA)...
SMEs are key to the UK's BIM journey

SMEs are key to the UK’s BIM journey

SMEs are key to the UK’s BIM journey, so their uptake is vital to ensure our BIM leadership. David Philp, Head of BIM at...
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BIM and SMEs: Opportunity is knocking

SMEs are key to the UK’s BIM journey, so their uptake is vital to ensure our BIM leadership. David Philp, Head of BIM at Mace and the UK BIM Task Group explains their importance.
The ONS construction stats show both comforting and concerning stats for UK construction

New ONS construction stats show growth for industry, but concern for...

The release of the ONS construction stats for 2023 shows a year of record-breaking growth as well as a concerning decline in future projects.
Retentions have been a source of conflict in the construction industry for too long. Their day is over and it is time for governments to act

Why the construction industry needs to call time on retentions

Retentions have been a source of conflict in the construction industry for too long. Their day is over. It is time for governments to act, argues Calum Melville of Edison Capital.
Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework(NPPF) include some welcome ambitions but do not go far enough, writes Matt Mahony

NPPF changes do not go far enough

Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework include some welcome ambitions but do not go far enough, writes Matt Mahony, policy and public affairs manager at the Construction Industry Council.
The construction plant hire association helps with construction equipment hire, and so will be rightfully concerned about discrepancies between the budget and government goals

CPA calls for clarity between budget and government goals

The CPA has responded to a government article, asking to address contradictions between budget and government goals. Read the letter here.
Read more about the innovative technology and industry conversations that were seen by Re-flow at UK Construction Week

An ear to the ground: Re-flow discoveries at UK Construction Week

Read more about the innovative technology and industry conversations that were seen by Re-flow at UK Construction Week.
The NatWest SME growth tracker shows a bright outlook for the industry

NatWest SME growth tracker shows promise in construction

The NatWest SME growth tracker has shown a promising future for construction for small and medium enterprises.
Make the most of brickwork and roofing masterclasses from the NHBC

Brickwork and roofing masterclasses

The NHBC is offering a variety of brickwork and roofing masterclasses in partnership with the HBF, ABC and NFRC across the UK.
Updated retentions reporting legislation will make it easier for construction workers to receive payment on time

Engineering services alliance welcomes retentions reporting legislation

ActuateUK, the engineering services alliance, has praised the introduction of cash retentions reporting legislation.
The ONS construction output stats show a general decrease, with some increases in certain areas

Industry reacts to 0.4% fall in ONS construction output stats

The ONS released their construction output statistics last month, and industry experts have given their reactions to the stats.
Exeter's new MP Steve Race came to visit Re-flow in early September to see firsthand how tech investment is benefitting the region

[VIDEO] Exploring investment in Exeter with Re-flow and new MP Steve...

Exeter's new MP Steve Race came to visit Re-flow in early September to see firsthand how tech investment is benefitting the region.
Construction skills and sustainability can come together to fill gaps in profit

How sustainability and innovation can help construction companies limit losses

As the construction industry slowly knits itself together for the future, Ryan Sian ACCA of RandD UK, writes about the gaps between sustainability, skills, and profitability.
MAD World and mental health charity Mates in Mind have partnered up to host the inaugural MAD World Construction Summit on 17 October

Inaugural MAD construction mental health summit set to boost sector wellbeing

MAD World and Mates in Mind have partnered up to host the inaugural MAD World Construction Summit on 17 October 2024, seeking to make health just as important as safety in the sector.
As one of the UK’s leading sources of carbon emissions, sustainable materials procurement in the construction sector is sorely needed

Embracing technology for sustainable materials procurement

Although the construction industry currently faces many challenges, it must not lose sight of the critical need to reduce its environmental footprint. As one of the UK’s leading sources of carbon emissions, sustainable materials procurement in this sector is needed.
Ireland can become a world leader in offsite and MMC, but needs policy support in order to digitalise and decarbonise construction, write Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland, and Pat Kirwan, chair of MMC Ireland’s Policy & Support Integration working group

Making Ireland a world leader in MMC

Ireland can become a world leader in offsite and MMC, but needs policy support in order to digitalise and decarbonise construction, write Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland, and Pat Kirwan, chair of MMC Ireland’s Policy & Support Integration working group.
Construction is being encouraged as a lucrative career path for young people around results day 2024

Results day 2024: Young people urged to consider construction

The Federation of Master Builders have released a statement for results day 2024 encouraging young people to consider careers in construction.

LHC welcomes in a new era of procurement product innovation

As part of its ongoing growth strategy and continued investment in people, public sector construction framework provider LHC Procurement Group (LHC) has bolstered its team with a new director of product innovation.
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Receiving the green light to build on the grey belt

Labour’s targets are welcome in the housebuilding industry, but incentives are required to build on the grey belt, writes Richard Nowell.
New residential neighbourhood, as the new government wants to build more of

Getting Britain building: What does the built environment need from the...

Construction industry needs solutions, stability and long-term policymaking from Sir Keir Starmer’s government, not just more reports on the problems we face, says David Barnes, head of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Institute of Building.
LHC Procurement Group's Jennifer Castle highlights two of the upcoming free-to-use frameworks for clients in the public sector

Raising the roof in a year of change: Upcoming public sector...

Jennifer Castle, chief operating officer at LHC Procurement Group, highlights two of the upcoming free-to-use frameworks for clients in the public sector.
Pagabo's Shamayne Harris shares insider insight on how SMEs can give themselves the best chance of being considered for a framework

How to ensure your SME is considered for a framework

Shamayne Harris, head of procurement at Pagabo, shares valuable inside knowledge on how every business from SMEs upwards can give themselves the best chance of being considered for placement and unlocking a new income stream.