Industry welcomes new equity loan scheme for first-time buyers

Your First Home will support deposits of 2.5%, and will be available for first-time buyers in England purchasing a new build from a developer that has signed up to the scheme. The post Industry welcomes new equity loan scheme for first-time buyers appeared first on Property Week.

How Better Material Planning Keeps Builds on Schedule

The post How Better Material Planning Keeps Builds on Schedule appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A delivery arriving before there is space to unload it can be as disruptive as one that turns up late. Materials planning is about more than securing a competitive price. It means connecting purchasing decisions with drawings, labour, storage and the order of work. Whether the project is a home extension or a commercial refurbishment, […]

What Contractors Should Check When Buying Used Cranes at Auction

Buying a used crane can help contractors and fleet operators add equipment without relying only on traditional dealer inventory. Before bidding, buyers should assess condition, operating history, documentation, transportation requirements and overall value.

Buyers report sharpest fall in civils work for six years

Purchasing managers still in gloomy mood

‘Intense’ sector contraction eases but confidence remains ‘well short’

Construction sector activity contracted in June but not as rapidly as in May, when the rate dropped by its biggest margin since the Covid pandemic. S&P Global’s UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted a score of 38.4 in June, where a score below 50… The post ‘Intense’ sector contraction eases but confidence remains ‘well short’ appeared first on Construction News.

How 3D Floor Plans Improve Property Marketing and Sales

3D floor plans are no longer just a luxury add-on; they are an essential tool for modern property marketing.

CIPS - What is Procurement? 15022021

This CIPS MENA webinar looks at the basics of procurement

Could anyone point me in the right direction for construction software. A system to process purchasing, sales, project management etc

What is a top concern contractors should consider before purchasing an electric machine?