Research finds nine in 10 construction firms at risk of ‘serious financial distress’

Some 93% of respondents to a survey by UK accountancy firm Menzies reported late payments from clients, while 23% said rising costs were putting unsustainable pressure on margins. The post Research finds nine in 10 construction firms at risk of ‘serious financial distress’ appeared first on Property Week.

Silicosis: DWP says engineered stone ban ‘not the right approach’

The government has stepped back from the idea of imposing a ban on dry cutting engineered stone, which has been suggested to reduce the risk of silicosis. In a House of Commons debate on Tuesday (3 June) examining measures to protect workers from exposure to… The post Silicosis: DWP says engineered stone ban ‘not the right approach’ appeared first on Construction News.

How energy efficiency can secure manufacturing’s competitive advantage

Surging energy costs risk undermining the competitiveness of UK manufacturers by soaking up more operating budgets and sapping essential resources for investment, according to a recent report. The post How energy efficiency can secure manufacturing’s competitive advantage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Esh Construction appointed for £3.1M Rotherham flood alleviation scheme

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has appointed Esh Construction to deliver a £3.1M flood alleviation scheme, aimed at reducing the risk of repeating the severe flooding that has occurred in the village of Whiston in recent years. The post Esh Construction appointed for £3.1M Rotherham flood alleviation scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Clayco Tackles ‘Burnout’ as Jobsite Safety Risk in New Initiative

With increased education around burnout, the contractor aims to address the “systemic issues that will help improve psychological safety overall,” says Dan Lester, vice president of field culture and inclusion.

Metroun - Performance Bonds in Construction 29032023

Metroun look into performance bonds in the construction industry, a crucial financial tool to ensure project completion. They also discuss the pros and cons of these bonds.

Keating Chambers - Preparing for Challenging Times Ahead - Insolvency in the Construction Market, 31052022

King’s College London, in conjunction with, Fenwick Elliott, CMS, HKA and Keating Chambers present a seminar exploring the current construction climate, identifying and mitigating risks and how companies can prepare themselves for turbulent times ahead.

FT - The 2023 Tech M&A Outlook, 13012023

After a pullback in tech M&A in 2022, and with IPO markets sluggish, dealmakers expect an uptick in M&A activity in 2023

Construction Playbook for the Private Sector

Following publication of the updated Construction Playbook for central government procurement in October, the Construction Productivity Taskforce has now published a Construction Playbook for the private sector.

Supply Chain Sustainability School - Effective Contract Management, 12122022

This webinar looks at key facets to consider when procuring and setting up Contracts both upstream and downstream

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