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Covid-19 and SMEs in the construction industry
Covid-19 has presented an unprecedented challenge for the construction industry but as we move towards a “new normal”, there will also be huge opportunities for SMEs in the sector, says William M Snape, director of StormMeister Flood Protection.
Local procurement shakeup to tackle construction SMEs’ recession fears
LHC has restructured its regional branches to help councils and construction SMEs avoid some of the worst economic inequalities post-Covid.
Construction SMEs missing out on BIM, says new report
Smaller construction firms are in danger of missing out on cutting-edge techniques that lead to radical improvements in efficiency and productivity, according to research by the University of Huddersfield.
RICS releases low cost adjudication option for construction SMEs
The RICS Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) has made adjudication more affordable for smaller construction firms and SMEs.
What can SMEs in the construction industry do to survive coronavirus
Lyndon Wood, CEO of constructaquote.com, explores what SMEs can do to survive current challenges and what the future will look like once coronavirus is over.
Digital Energy Efficiency Platform to improve SMEs energy efficiency
arbnco has secured a £641,000 contract to provide a prototype of its Digital Energy Efficiency Platform (DEEP) to improve energy efficiency across the UK’s 5.9m SMEs.
Survey: Four in 10 SMEs battle mental health issues due to...
Four in ten small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across all industries are battling mental health issues due to unfair payment practices, according to a new YouGov poll.
Project calls on SMEs to deliver innovative air quality and mobility...
The SIMULATE project is on the lookout for SMEs to deliver innovative solutions to combat challenges in sustainable mobility and air quality.
Construction SMEs must embrace digital transformation, says report
According to a recent report by Zen Internet, SMEs within the UK construction sector risk being left behind if they do not embrace the...
Pagabo invests in SMEs to shape the future of construction
Pagabo is launching a new initiative to invest in and guide SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs that want to shape the future of the construction industry.
Self and custom build work important for SMEs, report reveals
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) House Builders’ Survey 2019 has highlighted the importance of the self and custom build sector as a source of work for its members.
Pilot schemes to save contractors and supply chain SMEs £25m
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and construction employees are piloting four home building and infrastructure projects in the hopes of improving procurement practices
Moray Council offers tender advice to local SMEs
Moray Council, in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Business Gateway, is encouraging local SMEs to win and keep public sector contracts.
One in 10 construction SMES ‘won’t withstand’ domestic reverse charge
More than one in 10 SMEs in the construction industry supply chain say their cash flow will not be able to cope with the domestic reverse charge, according to new research carried out by Hudson Contract.
Could the rise of the digital twin signal the end of...
Joel Hutchines, founder & CEO of cnstrct, discusses the need for a complete overhaul of the AEC industry before it can embrace the full potential of digital twin technology.
SEC Group Scotland says SMEs continue to suffer from poor payment
SMEs in the construction supply chain in Scotland are still suffering from poor payment performance and the latest initiatives by the Scottish Government have not yet had a major impact.
SMEs working in the construction sector within the UK
Across the UK, over seventy percent of SMEs are registered as micro businesses – an indicator that the appeal in developing a business from scratch is far from being in the decline.
Growth among construction SMEs slows, says FMB
Growth among construction SMEs slowed in most parts of the UK in the third quarter of this year, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)
Digital constuction too important for SMEs to ignore, says expert
Construction software expert, Adrian Wild says digital construction is not just for well known companies and is too important for smaller firms to pass by.
Construction SMEs benefit from Cash Advance solution
At a time when many SMEs are struggling with cashflow and 73% find applying for a cash advance a ‘long and painful’ process, two businesses are joining forces to provide a solution in the construction sector
Number of SMEs in the construction sector breaks the one million...
The number of small businesses operating in the construction sector across the UK has increased by 32,000 in the last year, meaning there are now over one million, according to analysis of Government data by cloud accounting software provider, Clear Books
Survey: Over half of SMEs turnover held in retentions
Nearly six in 10 engineering services businesses (56%) say that a substantial portion of their turnover is currently being held by firms up the supply chain, according to new survey findings from the BESA, ECA and SELECT
A timber frame BIM library to realise the benefits of BIM...
Alex Goodfellow, Chairman of the STA, announces the launch of the first timber frame BIM library and why it's time for SMEs to embrace digital working
Many construction SMEs are underinsured against risks
New research has revealed a number of construction SMEs are not sufficiently protected against risks to their business
New partnership will encourage best practice across SMEs
A new partnership has been forged between the Considerate Constructors Scheme and the National Federation of Builders aimed at fostering best practice across construction SMEs
CITB funds record number of SMEs
A fund aimed at helping SMEs to provide skills and training for construction workers has supported hundreds of firms…
The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB)...