How to sustainably renovate your home this summerTaking time out this summer? Or perhaps just making use of the lighter evenings? Either way, it can be a great time of year to renovate the home. And sustainability is now the order of the day for many Brits when it comes to sprucing up where we live. So, if you’re thinking about a DIY project over the next few months, how can you make it kind on…
4 things you need to know about insulating your outdoor DIY projectAnyone who’s ever undertaken a bit of DIY knows how critical it is to plan ahead, especially if you’re tackling a large DIY project. If you’re planning a big build then the chances are you’ll be able to make the most of your new space if it’s insulated. But where do you start when it comes to educating yourself on t…
Discover the Latest News on Construction Jobs for Women, SMR Factory Sites, Carillion Collapse Hospital, Expensive Cities for BuildingIn today’s post, we look at how the Jobcentres helped get 1,000 women into construction. Rolls-Royce makes a list of possible locations for the SMR factory. More building delays have struck the Carillion collapse hospital. As construction companies prepare for…
Discover the Latest News on Inflation Impact on Leeds, Arc Partnership Waste-Reduction Pledge, Solar Projects, Colchester’s Newest SchoolIn today’s post, we look at the construction cost increase that is expected to be most severe in Leeds, the Arc Partnership has strengthened its commitment to reducing waste, construction work has begun at two solar projects that are being developed by EDF…
Tips for Starting a Home Contracting Business
Given that there are so many homeowners out there looking to renovate, there’s never been a better time to launch a business as a home contractor. If you’ve got experience and expertise in a particular trade, or in a whole range of them, then you stand an excellent chance of success in the field. Let’s take a look at some tips…
Discover the Latest News on Leaseholders Protection, UK Construction Inflation, Construction Workers Needed, BDO’s New Head of Real Estate and ConstructionIn this post, we’ll talk about how the government’s building safety reforms shield leaseholders from unfair cladding charges, Turner & Townsend predicts that inflation in UK construction could be on the rise, the construction industry…
In this post, we’ll talk about how the government’s building safety reforms shield leaseholders from unfair cladding charges, Turner & Townsend predicts that inflation in UK construction could be on the rise, the construction industry will require roughly a quarter of a million additional jobs by 2026 and it’s been announced that BDO has hired a new director for real estate and construction. Building safety reforms safeguard leaseholders from unfair cladding charges Original Source: Leaseholders protected from unfair cladding costs as government’s building safety reforms come into force The Building Safety Act 2022 will safeguard leaseholders from unjustified bills to make their homes safe. Today, the Building Safety Act 2022 protects leaseholders against unjustified bills to make their homes safe (28 June 2022). Owners …
Discover the Latest News on Illegal Cartels, Urban Construction Bankruptcy, Building Safety Threats, and Brickbats in the Construction IndustryIn this post, we’ll go over the CMA’s provisional discovery of illegal cartels in the industry, Urbn Construction, a Plymouth-based firm, has gone bankrupt owing more than £3.5 million, building safety remediation work is being negatively impacted…
How can you improve the quality of your trade business projects?It’s a good time to be a tradesperson. According to the Money.co.uk Renovation Nation Report, over three-quarters of UK homeowners undertook home improvements in 2021.
Thanks to this high demand, there’s more business available for trade workers than in recent memory. In fact, the Rated People Home Improvement Trends…
Discover the Latest News on the £750 Million Regional Framework, Women in Construction, Building Safety Act of 2022, UK Builders DisappearingIn this post, we will talk about a regional framework that is worth £750 million and names eight contractors, the need to hire and keep more women in construction jobs, the effect that the Building Safety Act of 2022 will have on construction, and t…