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Penalties for late or non-filing of a contractor's monthly return within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) are changing next month. more info
Latest research from Baker Tilly and Company Watch focused on Construction SMEs with an annual turnover of £5 million – £25 million shows that over a quarter of companies in this sector have been hit by a 20% or greater downturn in sales, according to their latest filed accounts. more info
Lantra are carrying out some research on the potential demand for additional Higher Apprenticeship frameworks in the land-based and environmental sector within England and Wales. more info
A 150 year old North West builder has been placed in administration with the loss of 18 jobs. Browns Construction Group had been struggling to collect fees for jobs in an already difficult market, said administrator Paul Stanley, from Begbies Traynor. more info
Constructionline has announced that its supplier database has grown 10 per cent in the last year. The figures show that over 2,000 new contractors have joined the service in the past 12 months as increasing numbers of businesses look to streamline their procurement practices. more info
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association has published its latest Schedules of Dayworks report. more info
The UK timber industry has experienced growth for the first time in three years, according to a new report by the Timber Trade Federation (TTF). more info
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have found that anger used by managers in the construction industry has a positive impact and contributes to the success of a project. more info
Rising material prices and stability of demand are some of the biggest concerns for the construction industry over the next 12 months, according to latest research. more info
Major contractors have not responded to the government’s call to pay suppliers within 30 days, latest figures have revealed. more info