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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
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, so their uptake is vital to ensure our BIM leadership. David Philp, Head of BIM at...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Engineering services alliance welcomes retentions reporting legislation
ActuateUK, the engineering services alliance, has praised the introduction of cash retentions reporting legislation.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.