
Heavy-handed planning departments shut out small construction firms
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»
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»
Self-employed tradespeople in the roofing industry saw the highest yearly wage increase within the entire construction sector, according to new data. more»
Owners at small construction firms struggle to pay wages to staff or bid for future work, damaging the potential for the companies to grow. more»
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced a raft of new policies to support enterprise in Britain, with funding for tech projects and small house building firms at the centre of the government's strategy. more»
Finding space to build new homes remains the primary concern for small building firms who feel shut out from the planning process, a new survey has shown. more»