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£1 billion Brexit bill could force builders merchants to pay 20% VAT

The Builders Merchants Federation has warned that Brexit could leave builders' merchants to pay increased VAT charges upfront on European building supplies if a cooperative deal is not made between the EU and UK.

Radical overhaul of construction sector needed to meet housing demand

The construction sector cannot meet the UK’s desperate need for housing, according to the House of Lords who say off-site manufacturing could be the solution to improving productivity

Councils gain stronger powers to tackle homes left empty

Councils across England will have the ability to charge even greater Council Tax premiums on properties left empty for many years following an amendment to a government bill

Benefits of vehicle tracking for construction companies

Keeping track of your fleet in real-time can ensure greater efficiency and accuracy, improve safety and let your employees focus on the job.

New partnership to boost collaboration in construction

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) and Built Environment Networking have announced a new partnership which will allow the NFB to continue to help its members build prosperous businesses

FP McCann’s products utilised on Tunnock’s Biscuit Factory extension

FP McCann's Precast Flooring, Stairs and Lift Shaft System have been used on Tunnock's Biscuit Factory extension in Scotland

Actis’ Hybris insulation shortlisted in Structural Timber Assocation awards

An innovative insulation product from Actis has been shortlisted for the annual Structural Timber Association awards.

Construction firm Esh group build cutting-edge STEM centres

Believing firmly in STEM provision, one of the leading construction companies in the North of England, Central and Southern Scotland, Esh Group are providing STEM centres across the country to equip workers of the future with the right skills and education.

The ‘Mass Timber Revolution’ is Coming

Premier Guarantee review the use of mass timber in construction in the United States to its recent adoption in London

LGA urges double tax on empty homes

Thousands of empty homes across England could be restored if councils are allowed to double the rate of extra council tax on empty homes, local government leaders say

Government urged to fix “baffling” housing complaints system

The government is facing calls to simplify the housing complaints system, as new research illustrates the “baffling patchwork” of schemes involved

Construction commences at Elgin Business Park

Cabinet Secretary for Finance Derek Mackay MSP has marked the official start of construction at Elgin Business Park, the largest new industrial park in North of Scotland

Salisbury chosen for £12bn facilities management framework

The government has appointed Salisbury Group for its new RM3830 Facilities Management (FM) Marketplace Framework Contract

Graham awarded £90m Congleton link road

Cheshire East Council has selected contractor Graham to deliver the £90m Congleton Link Road, a 5.5km highway running between the A534 to the west of the town to the A536 to the north

Turley expansion through Beacon Planning Acquisition

Leading planning consultancy Turley has acquired Cambridge-based planning and heritage specialist Beacon Planning Ltd.

Construction market forecast reveals opportunities despite uncertainty

Business concerns over the economy and Brexit and a slowing housing market make for a discouraging backdrop for the latest Glenigan Construction Industry Forecast for UK construction activity

Wates wins £161.5m deal for 633 new homes

Wates Construction has won a £161.5m contract to build 633 new homes at Wembley Park, including 347 build to rent properties and 286 affordable homes

89% of local authorities breach rules on payment practices

Almost nine in 10 (89%) local authorities are not checking if their supply chain is getting paid within 30 days for construction work, according to data acquired by ECA and BESA

Discover the benefits of digital construction

BC Enterprise from GroupBC discuss how you can discover the benefits of digital construction.

Advantage to provide construction insurance for more than 2,500 apartments

Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) has signed a deal to provide construction insurance for more than 2,500 apartments for the Elliot Group in the north of England

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