The Managing Director of Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has told thousands of tradespeople across the UK that retentions “disproportionately penalise small businesses” in the construction industry. Speaking on the popular Thomas Nagy Electrical Show on Fix Radio, Alan Wilson said it was time to do away with the “outmoded system”. And he said it Continue Reading
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How to protect your construction business
There’s no doubt that the construction industry represents big business in the UK, contributing more than £110 billion per annum to the economy and accounting for an impressive 7% of total GDP. However, the sector faced a myriad of difficult challenges in 2020, from the coronavirus pandemic (which temporarily shut Continue Reading
5 Things to Be Prepared for When Starting a Construction Business
When you’re considering starting your own construction company, there are a lot of steps that are similar to those involved in any startup. You’ll be thinking about how to manage early costs, how you can gain clients, what your staffing needs look like, and where you’ll work from. You might Continue Reading
5 Tips to Generate Construction Leads and Increase Sales
Many small construction business owners want to increase their customer base, boost sales, and grow their business. However, business growth can be difficult. Having access to a constant flow of construction leads is one of the main components of growing a construction company and increasing sales. A lead is a Continue Reading
New report reveals the liquidation rate of businesses around the UK from the past year
New report reveals there have been over 8,000 company insolvencies since March 2020 Construction industry hit with the most company insolvencies since March 2020 Report reveals the liquidation rate of businesses around the UK Businesses in Yorkshire most likely to undergo an insolvency event Business Rescue Expert has analysed data Continue Reading
SPÄRKA ADDS SALESPERSON TO EXPANDING TEAM
SPÄRKA, a leading provider of high-quality architectural ironmongery and specialist supplier of fire-rated door hardware, has expanded further by appointing a sales representative into its team. Jack Samples has joined the team as a Sales Development Representative to promote the full range of SPÄRKA products and develop relationships with builders’ Continue Reading
Investing In The UK’s Real Estate
The UK’s real estate market, although suffering due to the complete lockdown from last year and the current lockdown which is set to ease up from March, is showing positive signs. How? Well, the UK government took all the necessary steps to shut down certain sections of the market all Continue Reading
UK construction industry sees growth in new businesses
Construction is one of the few industries that has already recovered and grown from the pandemic. Many people who are furloughed or unemployed have diversified their business into the construction industry and made a fresh start. instantprint a company that provide printing services for construction businesses such as signage found Continue Reading
Modular Construction Market Global Expansion by Key Segments and Industry Dynamics From 2021 to 202
Modular construction is fast emerging as a sustainable affordable, economical, and environment-friendly construction method which is increasingly being adopted by builders and construction companies. Growth of the construction industry in the residential and commercial sector, primarily in the Asia Pacific, to meet the demand for housing from a rapidly growing Continue Reading
MCR Gas Awarded Best in Class Start-Up Business by Made in Bury 2020 Awards
Manchester-based heating and plumbing company recognised for outstanding performance and quality MCR Gas, a leading Manchester heating and plumbing services provider, won the Best in Class Start-Up Business Award during the annual Made in Bury awards ceremony in late November. For eight years, The Made in Bury Business Awards have Continue Reading