Cowboy Clients Are Holding the Construction Industry Ransom with Late Payments
New research shows that SMEs are increasingly finding themselves at the mercy of ‘cowboy clients’, with many forced to wait up to four months for payment. With both cash flow and trust at risk, the construction industry is being held …
How Education and Role Models Can Help to Welcome More Women into Construction
Diversity in construction is a difficult topic to handle – it’s one that’s been around for a long time, and is embedded within an industry traditionally viewed as being ‘masculine’. But with a widening skills gap threatening the industry’s stability, …
How Construction Technology Is Helping to Build a Better World
With news that construction technology is set to tackle modern day slavery head on, it’s becoming clear that innovation within the industry is no longer confined to the building site. Instead, technology is approaching wider issues around construction – much …
Manchester’s Innovative History Set to Continue with Mayfield District Revival
A new co-working space from The Mayfield Partnership is set to lay the foundations for another innovative and creative community within Manchester’s bustling scene – and entrepreneurs are sitting front and centre. Manchester looks set to continue its reputation …
3 Ways Crossrail Demonstrates the benefits of Agile Methodology in Different Industries
Since work began on the new Elizabeth Line back in 2009, Crossrail has drawn its fair share of both supporters and critics. However, the project has served as a great demonstration for how agile – a methodology most commonly attributed …
Will the Snap General Election Create Uncertainty or Stability in Construction?
On 18th April 2017, Prime Minister Theresa May surprised the country by calling for a snap general election ahead of official Brexit negotiations with the EU. With just over a month to go until the ballots open, the political upheaval …
How can the Construction Industry change the conversation around careers?
Whilst the construction industry continues to struggle with the skills gap, Redrow’s latest survey into the availability of careers information has shone a light on what schools aren’t telling pupils. It’s time to change the conversation – for everyone’s sake. …
Whitepaper: Is Modernise or Die a fair assessment of the construction industry?
At the end of 2016, we held another of our Construction Roundtables. These events have proved invaluable to us in terms of shining light on the real-life experience of business leaders in construction and supporting services across the North. The …
What Construction Trends Should We Expect in 2017?
2016 has been, undoubtedly, an interesting year for the construction industry. In the midst of challenges, firms have had the watched the industry strengthen, explore new technologies, and put in place the foundations for further growth. As we come to the close …
Autumn Statement: How the Government Plans to Tackle Construction’s Biggest Challenges
Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond recently presented his first – and last – Autumn Statement to Parliament. In the days since, construction professionals have had time to digest what the Autumn Statement means for the industry as a whole …
