Jane Knight

Contracts recover to pre-Covid levels

The latest information from Builders’ Conference shows that both the number and value of contracts awarded in February recovered to pre‐coronavirus levels. There...

Reverse Charge VAT – Agencies and Payroll Companies

James Gilbert of Subby UK considers some of the issues facing construction including Reverse Charge VAT. “When will it end? Brexit, Covid-19, and now the...

Payment under the NEW Government Construction Playbook – What’s the reality for contractors?

This report is a 'must read' for anyone in the...

FIS launches revised Site Guide for Suspended Ceilings

The Site Guide for Suspended Ceilings was produced by the FIS Ceilings and Absorbers working group which comprises representation from manufacturers, suppliers and...

CLC welcomes the Expansion of the Building Safety Fund

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has welcomed the announcement by the Housing Secretary, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP on expansion of the Building...

Confusion remains over contractual liability for COVID

With one in three believing their contracts were not fit to address the effects of notifiable COVID-19 events, contractual ‘employers’...

Campaign to Stop Reverse VAT Gains Momentum

With the Budget now just three weeks away, there is a long list of issues on the Chancellor’s desk, and one of them is...

ICAEW raises concerns over huge construction tax shake up

The Government is set on stamping out tax fraud in construction and has three measures coming into force, firstly the introduction to the Domestic...

NHBC Accepts – new service for innovative construction

NHBC Accepts is a new, comprehensive review service for innovative systems and products. From the UK’s leading new homes warranty and insurance provider, NHBC...

Homeworking Guidance from CICV

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a Homeworking Guidance and checklist, offering employers and employees the latest health and safety advice about...