A landmark case in the Supreme Court has found that a worker was unlawfully labelled as self-employed instead of as a worker for the company.
Contractor unlawfully labelled ‘self-employed’ – Supreme Court rules
Late payments for contractors worsening – new report suggests
Contractors are reporting that delays in being paid are getting longer, according to a recent study, which looked at the finances of more than 7,500 construction firms.
Dispute over multi-million pound dream home reaches the High Court
A protracted multi-million pound dispute between the owners of a self-build home and their project manager and quantity surveyor, has been heard in the High Court.
Essex firm fined after worker is crushed by dumper truck
A groundworks company has been fined following a site incident which resulted in a worker suffering serious injuries.
Are drones the future on construction sites?
Construction and engineering firms could soon see new technology become commonplace on-site, including 3D printed walls, self-assembled floating buildings and even deliveries via drones.
What happens if …… I want to sell my business?
At some point or another, a time will come whereby a business owner will wish to sell or dispose of their construction or engineering business. However, whether moving on to pastures new or simply looking to cease trading completely, the business sale process poses a number of challenges – which is why it is wise to seek specialist advice.
Construction firm prosecuted after repeatedly ignoring HSE warnings
A contractor has been prosecuted after ignoring repeated warnings from Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors to improve working standards on its construction sites.
Government plan would see late payers penalised with three-year ban
The Government’s Cabinet office has put forward proposals to blacklist main contractors who pay their suppliers and sub-contractors late.