Builders more qualified than you think ?
The stereo type of builders being well less than the brightest sparks has been put to bed by a survey commissioned by AXA the insurance provider. The poll surprisingly reveals…
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Willmott Dixon to pay subbies faster
Willmott Dixon has announced that it will introduce an early-payment scheme for suppliers. Subcontractors will be charged 2% interest on their money so they can receive payments two weeks ahead…
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New study shows facts about how builders spend thier days
A study of 500 tradesmen sought to profile the daily lives of Britain’s Builders, and found the average builder clocks up 262 miles a week, with almost one in ten…
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Labour’s Help to Build would improve help to Buy
‘Help to Build’ guarantee scheme is being heralded by labour to improve access to finance for SMEs would be a welcome boost to help increase the supply of new housing…
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Dangerous scaffolders throw clips over shoppers
Dangerous scaffolders throw clips over shoppers and the incident was caught on CCTV the company Darren Baker Scaffolding Limited also failed to ensure the structures outside Debenhams were properly configured,…
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Part P electrical reforms outlined
A report produced by by the the Communities and Local Government Committee outlines reforms to be introduced to part P. The main mechanism for checking whether electrical work covered by…
Read MoreBalfour Beatty profits dive by £60m at construction arm
Balfour Beatty saw UK construction profits fall £60m below its expectations for last year. Final results for the year to December 31 2013 revealed bigger problems at the business than…
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Boom on crane crumples on Tesco job
A mobile tracked crane operator has been praised after his quick-thinking ensured nobody was injured when his boom suddenly buckled whilst pulling out piles. The operator of the 80t all-terrain…
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HMRC want small businesses to use (Cash Basis) Scheme
The ‘cash basis’ scheme can be used by sole traders and other unincorporated businesses with an annual income of less than £79,000 to simplify their accounting processes, saving both time…
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JCB provide machines for flood relief
JCB is sending £750,000 fleet of machines, complete with operators, to help stricken families who have been affected by the floods. JCB is sending four of its high-speed, high ground…
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