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New partnership will encourage best practice across SMEs
A new partnership has been forged between the Considerate Constructors Scheme and the National Federation of Builders aimed at fostering best practice across construction SMEs
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.
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.
Construction industry braces for General Election 2024
As the country prepares to go to the polls tomorrow for the 2024 general election, the construction industry turns its focus to the next government.
Election coverage not addressing real issues facing construction sector, survey says
Only 3% of construction industry believe election manifestos have addressed real issues facing the construction sector, according to a NBS and Glenigan study.
Supporting SME and sub-contractors with credit via the Build Chain
The Build Chain is supporting construction SMEs and sub-contractors with a new line of credit for improved cash flow, supporting business growth.
AI in construction playbook published by CIOB
The new playbook on the use of AI in the construction industry has been published by the Chartered Institute of Building’s Digital and Innovation Advisory Panel.
For A Fair Deal: Construction industry reacts to the Lib Dem...
The Liberal Democrats, led by Sir Ed Davey, have launched their manifesto for the 2024 general election, with grand plans for housing and net zero.
Ministers must work with industry to deliver new homes, says HBF
The latest Housing Pipeline Report from the Home Builders Federation has revealed that the number of new homes and sites given planning permission has continued to plummet in the 12 months to March 2024.
CIOB reveals pre-election manifesto
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its manifesto ahead of the next UK General Election on 4 July, outlining how a future government can support the built environment sector.
Digital procurement: How and why the construction industry must overcome barriers...
Digital solutions have the power to transform the construction industry. From simple digital procurement platforms that make purchasing quick and easy to sophisticated BIM programs that are optimising project planning and design, innovative technologies are changing the face of the industry.
Cleartech wins 50% more jobs with enhanced digital estimations
Since ClearTech implemented Revu, it has cut waste, improved recordkeeping and communication and increased transparency. It has also won an additional 50% of projects and has gone on to complete work for clients such as Salesforce, Facebook and Amazon.
Roofing contractors survey: Rising demand, late payments and sustainability in procurement
The State of Roofing Industry survey for Q4 2023 from the NFRC and Glenigan highlights key issues for the sector.
What’s wrong with UK construction?
A roundtable discussion with business leaders from across the UK offsite sector was recently hosted by networking facilitator Anna Whiting and chaired by reputation management specialist Joanne Bridges to look some of the key issues and drivers for change in the modular sector and the wider construction industry.
Supply Chain Engagement Toolkit: Driving innovation in the construction sector
Leeds Beckett University is working with public procurement framework YORhub to create a Supply Chain Engagement Toolkit to drive innovation and boost opportunity for small businesses.
Marks & Spencer, the minister and a “tour de force” of...
The Marks & Spencer planning row proves that politicians do not have carte blanche to ignore planning law principles, says Alison Ogley, planning and environment partner at national law firm Freeths.
Boosting the UK’s climate resiliency through digital skills
Stephanie Baxter, head of policy at the Institution of Engineering & Technology, explores how the UK can boost its climate resiliency through digital skills.