One in seven invoices paid late by large construction firms

Large construction firms paid one in seven invoices late during 2025, according to new government figures. Department for Business and Trade (DBT) statistics showed that 14 per cent of invoices issued to large construction businesses were paid after agreed terms, compared with 15 per cent… The post One in seven invoices paid late by large construction firms appeared first on Construction News.

Loyalty programme unlocks more value for tradies and SMEs

As the cost of doing business continues to climb, tradies are looking for smarter ways to stretch every dollar. To help support them, Bunnings has launched PowerPass Pro Rewards — a major evolution of its PowerPass loyalty programme, and one of the biggest investments the business has made in rewarding and supporting its trade customers. […] The post Loyalty programme unlocks more value for tradies and SMEs appeared first on Building Today.

Health and Safety Awareness Course: Requirements, Booking & Certification

The post Health and Safety Awareness Course: Requirements, Booking & Certification appeared first on UK Construction Blog. If you’re new to construction or you’ve just been asked for proof of safety training before you can step on site, chances are someone has mentioned the Health and Safety Awareness Course. It’s one of the most common starting points for anyone entering the trade in the UK, and for good reason — most principal […]

Turner turns dirt on final World Trade Center office tower

The New York City-based contractor expects to complete the new, 2 million-square-foot headquarters for American Express in 2031, according to a release.

NEETs crisis drives interest in trades, but apprenticeships barriers remain

Nearly half of young people are now considering a career in the construction and trade sectors, as rising youth unemployment and concerns over job security push more 16- to 25-year-olds towards hands-on skilled work. The post NEETs crisis drives interest in trades, but apprenticeships barriers remain appeared first on Construction Management.

McKinsey & Co - Is globalisation over? 10122022

McKinsey & Co have issued a new discussion paper "Global flows: The ties that bind in an interconnected world". This states that, looking at the entire range of global flows, it is clear that the world is not defaulting to deglobalization, but rather that global connections are reconfiguring. 3 further papers on the state of globalisation are also attached [below]

Transcript of a FT Podcast - The Rachman Review - Can Asian prosperity survive US & China rivalry?

The podcast (and transcript) touches on the China & US rivalry and how conflicts on several fronts are under scrutiny, whether that is military, trade and/or technology.

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