Government backs plans to help construction industry become digitally connected
July 2018
The Government has approved plans to help the construction industry become better digitally connected.
Contractor unlawfully labelled ‘self-employed’ – Supreme Court rules
June 2018
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.
Late payments for contractors worsening – new report suggests
June 2018
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
June 2018
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
May 2018
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?
May 2018
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?
May 2018
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
April 2018
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
April 2018
The Government’s Cabinet office has put forward proposals to blacklist main contractors who pay their suppliers and sub-contractors late.
Act now or your construction business could face a hefty GDPR fine
April 2018
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is just a few weeks away – and fines for non-compliance are alarmingly high, which is why all businesses, including those operating in the construction and engineering sectors, need to act now to ensure they are fully compliant ahead of 25 May 2018.