by Nicky Smith | 5 Oct, 2016 | Main News Feed
A summary of September’s data highlighted an upturn in business activity across the UK construction sector for the first time since May, primarily driven by a recovery in residential building. New orders also rebounded during September, which ended a four-month period of sustained decline.
Survey respondents cited improving confidence among clients and a reduced drag on demand from Brexit-related uncertainty. Reflecting this, construction firms indicated a further recovery in their business expectations for the next 12 months, with optimism the strongest since May. Read the report here.
by Nicky Smith | 4 Oct, 2016 | Main News Feed
There will be a two-day industry meeting and networking event on 7 & 8 November at the Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel, Mayfair. With build, design, fit-out and maintenance projects in the hotel, hospitality, leisure, retail and healthcare sectors this is an opportunity for face-to-face meeting sessions between active buyers with projects and suppliers. There will also be networking functions and an industry dinner. For more information, or to book, visit www.platformeventsuk.com/events/construction-design-platform
by Nicky Smith | 3 Oct, 2016 | Main News Feed
The Construction Leadership Council’s Innovation in buildings workstream aims to embed new approaches to all phases of the construction process for buildings, utilising work already in progress such as the Digital Built Britain strategy and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The CLC has published a report following a one-day workshop in April. Access a summary of the findings and the report via the Weekly Notes here.
by Nicky Smith | 29 Sep, 2016 | Main News Feed
HMRC has added new videos to its YouTube channel, informing new employers what they need to do – and how to do it. Employers can watch the five short videos in order, or go straight to the one they need the most.
New employers – the basics (5:09)
When and how to pay PAYE (3:45)
Payroll software and sending reports to HMRC (2:41)
How to send your final PAYE submission (1:43)
How to issue P60s (2:04)
by Nicky Smith | 28 Sep, 2016 | Main News Feed
Following the successful completion of the trial programme recommended by the Review of Scottish Public Sector Procurement in Construction, the Scottish Government is introducing project bank accounts on public work projects to protect subcontractors from insolvency and payment abuse. From 31 October, project bank accounts will be a tender requirement on building projects over £4m and civil engineering projects valued over £10m. Visit the Scottish government website to read more.
by Nicky Smith | 26 Sep, 2016 | Main News Feed
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