Len’s Blog – I want my money!
Since 27 December 2025 we have been working with a number of FIS members on a number of fronts and I thought it would be useful to highlight some of the issues and to share how we are dealing with these. Seasonal payment issues prevail The Christmas and New Year...
Lens Blog – Termination, you’re fired!
I have noted communications recently from a number of our clients about their increasing concerns regards receiving an initial termination notice and we have been asked to advise on how best to deal with these situations. It is also notable that these notices are...
Lens Blog – Navigating the Turbulent Waters of the UK Construction Industry
What an absolute rollercoaster the construction industry in the United Kingdom has experienced in the last 4 to 6 weeks, and I want to talk about some of the issues that I see that have emerged, and to consider what may happen in the future. The background of course...
Lens Blog – Don’t sign your life / company away
Len's consultancy has never been busier dealing with so many commercial and contractual issues for clients - a sign of the times as financial pressures continue to mount within the UK construction industry. A consistent problem is the price that so many contractors...
Should I sign a Contract for Design, in whole or in part?
FIS is seeing a concerted attempt to increase work administered under Contractor Design Portions (CDP). This is an area of growing concern for the sector as it pushes more risk into the supply chain without adequate controls to co-ordinate the design development...
Lens Blog – Contractually Speaking: Views from the front line
During the course of the last few weeks, Len has received significant communication from FIS members. Here he higglights various challenges and potential solutions. A key resource recommended is the CICV Best Practice Guide (BPG), which offers valuable insights for...
Lens Blog: Learn to say, No
FIS Consultant Len Bunton shares his thoughts on why businesses should learn to say, No. Len's message is that businesses should not accept onerous contract clauses that increase risk, extended payment periods, or contra charges to name a few. In this blog, Len has...
Lens Blog: It’s all about survival
FIS Consultant Len Bunton shares his concerns about the payment and cash flow issues in the construction industry in the UK. "Everybody who reads this will be acutely aware of difficulties in the current marketplace, and what I would like to do is to share some recent...
Lens Blog: Support for FIS members
FIS Consultant Len Bunton talks about the work that he carries out for members, and summarises some guidance that will help member organisations to improve cash flow within their organisation. The assistance we provide usually starts with a phone call from a member...
Lens Blog: Termination
FIS Consultant Len Bunton talks termination of contracts. This is another minefield, and another good reason you should read contracts. Here, Len discusses what can you do to reduce exposure to a threat of termination. These monthly Blogs are designed to help FIS...