UK construction awards doubled in July

The UK construction industry continued to show signs of improvement in July with the number of contract awards increasing significantly according to new data from industry analysts Barbour ABI. The fresh insights show that the value of construction awards in July had...

What Role Does a Cost Manager Play?

A Cost Manager is a fundamental part of the construction team. Also known as a Quantity Surveyor, Cost Managers are involved in all aspects of construction. From the capital expenditure phase of a building or development to the extension, refurbishment, maintenance...

Why are Polish workers leaving the UK?

Poland joined the EU in 2004 and ever since Polish workers have become one of the EU’s most mobile workforces, with a peak surpassing 2.5 million migrants in 2017. Since 2006, the UK has been the favourite destination for Polish workers looking to emigrate to western...

Could MMC be the solution to our housing crisis?

The housing crisis in the UK has become well documented and the reasons for it well discussed but one thing is very clear: in 2018 the crisis reached new heights. There were 1.15m households stuck on social housing waiting lists throughout the UK last year and this...

The Queen’s Speech and its impact on construction

There is no doubt that we are living in uncertain times as it appears that our government is in a permanent state of chaos with no light at the end of the tunnel, just yet. The recent Queen’s Speech provided a moment of welcomed clarity to recent events and...