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2013-06-19 17:18

Small contractors speak out

Smaller construction contractors have been up in arms this week about there being too much complexity involved in applying for public sector contracts.

2013-06-19 16:07

Blowing bubbles with housing

With more positive news for the housing market this week, it is clear to see that the government’s flagship Help to Buy scheme is helping to boost growth in the sector. But is it all as good as the data would have us believe?

2013-06-19 15:37

Plant hire - not much upturn yet

In the middle of May this year Speedy Hire, one of the UK’s largest plant and tool hire firms, came home with full-year results that showed a 35% increase in pre-tax profits to £16.8m, and a 4.3% increase in revenue to £340.4m.

2013-06-05 14:30

Getting ready for the good times

With government cutbacks, lack of available funding, and low business confidence, there’s no doubt that trading conditions remain challenging across the construction sector.

2013-06-05 13:01

A last word on noise

Are Britain’s buildings as quiet as they could be? Not building sites, which are bound to be noisy, but complete buildings themselves? Do they screen out noise well enough for their occupants?

2013-06-05 12:08

How to manage your fleet better

Moving a pile of bricks from one location to another may seem the simplest task in the world, but there are still many ways construction firms can cuts costs and increase efficiency when it comes to managing its fleets.

2013-05-22 15:48

Safe in any language

The thorny issue of whether the widening of the EU’s borders at the start of next year will or will not lead to a huge influx of migrant workers coming to the UK never seems to be far away from the ce

2013-05-22 15:38

The law intervenes

According to Katie Saunders (pictured), projects and construction partner at law firm Trowers & Hamlins LLP, you can be sure of one thing whenever preparing a contract for any construction activity: b

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