Whatever the truth of the matter, HMRC is becoming increasingly rigorous in ensuring compliance in the construction industry and is penalising a growing number of small builders for often quite minor mistakes. According to data we obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, a growing proportion of builders are at risk of cashflow problems and[…]

As votes are currently being cast to decide whether Scotland should be an independent country, GGF Group Executive, Nigel Rees revealed that the organisation is in discussions with the Scottish government over whether to introduce a ‘Window and Door Registration Scheme.’ He commented: ñOur Scottish Members, like all our Members are very important to us[…]

HWAM’s newest stove includes Lambda controls, commonly found in biomass boilers, that work to modulate air flow as wood’s composition changes during combustion, ensuring wood is burning at is maximum to allow customers to get more out of their fuel. The stove can make a significant contribution to reducing heating bills in an open plan,[…]

Pictures of Wikihouse 4.0 courtesy of photographer Margaux Carron As the worlds first flat-pack, affordable Wikihouse 4.0 officially opened to the public this week as part of the London Design Festival, the benefits of using 3D printing in construction are becoming more accepted amongst industry professionals, who believe that the method could be used to[…]

The Government’s pledge to plough more than andpound;8bn into health and social care infrastructure is helping to keep the construction industry afloat as other sectors struggle, according to a new report. Barbour ABI has published its latest Economic andamp; Construction Market Review, which shows that the total value of all new construction contracts awarded in[…]

The Government’s pledge to plough more than £8bn into health and social care infrastructure is helping to keep the construction industry afloat as other sectors struggle, according to a new report. Barbour ABI has published its latest Economic & Construction Market Review, which shows that the total value of all new construction contracts awarded in[…]