The issue isnt the availability of credit, it's about making it easier and simpler to access this finance while also educating the market about said availability. more»

Small independent building companies will gain access to a 3bn fund to build thousands of new homes, following the release of the government's latest housing white paper. more»

A skills shortage in the UK's construction sector has driven up costs for small firms, as an industry-wide survey reveals the struggles faced by business owners to fill positions. more»

A new survey has revealed the extent to which increased costs have affected small building firms across Britain, following the depreciation of the pound throughout the second half of 2016. more»

Individuals that face the elements and work outside at this time of year have it worse than those in other industries and struggle most in winter, a new study has found. more»

Almost 80 per cent of small construction firms believe that the heavy-handed? planning process of councils does not benefit smaller developers, according to a new report. more»

Here, managing director of construction finance at Bibby Financial Services, Helen Wheeler, discusses why the chancellor's speech was good news for Britain's small subcontractor firms. more»

Generating your own electricity with solar power for small businesses will significantly reduce the amount of energy purchased from the national grid, writes EvoEnergy's Jordan Mawbey. more»

Self-employed tradespeople in the roofing industry saw the highest yearly wage increase within the entire construction sector, according to new data. more»

From April 2018, larger UK contractors will be able to digitally transfer funds they don't spend down the supply chain, providing smaller sub-contractors with the means to train more apprentices. more»