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[…]

Industry giants such as Taylor Wimpey have reaped the rewards of amalgamation, however, Daimler Benz incurred a $30 billion loss when they bough Chrysler, and let’s not forget AOL Time Warner’s $186 tie-up disaster. There are a number of key things to take into consideration when considering whether to merge construction companies, including: Delete the[…]

The two firms take the membership to a total of seventeen companies covering a cross section of the industry, including glass, polycarbonate and GRP rooflight suppliers. The association was founded to present networking opportunities to member companies, in order to develop standards and codes of practice and provide an advice service for rooflight specifiers. NARM[…]

Harlow MP, Rob Halfon joins local campaigner, Melissa Matthews to mark the start of Gas Safety Week. Melissa is one of a group of women known as the CO Angels, who are each striving to raise more awareness about carbon monoxide poisoning after each losing someone special to this silent killer. Melissa explains: “Gas Safety[…]

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[…]