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Employee wellbeing is a hot topic - we look at the current state of mental health in the construction industry and some positive examples where firms are addressing the issue to protect their 'greatest asset'.

The Construction industry is not known for its innovation and when thinking about improving efficiency, thoughts stray to work on-site and what improvements can be made ‘at the coal face’. However a lot of headway can also be made behind the scenes.

In 2016, Mark Farmer, CEO of Cast Consultancy was tasked with reviewing the status quo in the construction industry. Half a decade later, how much has the industry taken this on board and taken steps to modernise before it is too late? 

Possibly the largest potential risk to the industry centres around ‘people’ - the shortage of skilled labour, attracting the younger generation, and employee wellbeing. We explore these risks and what can be done to reduce them.

Our take on the new 'Vision for the built environment', published recently and describing the future we want - making better decisions now to meet the needs of our future society, environment and economy.

Late payment, delayed payment, and payment practices, in general, have long been a barrier to growth for the UK Construction industry. Efforts to solve this endemic issue stretch back over 25 years, yet the industry is still struggling to solve this critical challenge.

To many in the construction industry, late payment is a necessary evil. We almost take it for granted that some companies will insist on long payment periods in an attempt to bolster their own cash flow position. As we covered in the last (blog), cash is king.

Nothing’s ever moved quickly in the world of construction, but recently you get the feeling that with payment practices, we are on the cusp of change and PBAs (Project Bank Accounts) are leading the charge.

With the complex nature of construction, coupled with the manual administration process associated with payment, late payment certainly won’t be an easy nut to crack.

Payment has long been one of the most contentious issues in the Construction Industry and is an area often fraught with disputes.

Effective supply chain management is key to the success of a construction project. Strong supplier relationships guarantee the best skilled workforce on the job, ensuring key project deadlines are met.

Are late payments in construction really inevitable, or is there a solution out there that helps everyone win?

Turbo-charging the application for payment process is not just great for subcontractor relationships, it tackles the scourge of payment disputes in the construction sector.

The construction industry’s secret weapon is going to be collaboration – especially when it comes to payment solutions.

Many construction businesses – SMEs in particular – may be suffering the effects of poor payment processes. Are you one of them? Here are 5 signs your business is at risk because of payment processes.

Late payments in construction projects put the entire supply chain at risk. What is the solution to this chronic problem?

Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) are now at the forefront of efforts to speed up the payment process for construction SMEs. With the Scottish Government the latest body to adopt their use, what do you need to know about this important development?

“Climbing the Curve”, KPMG’s global construction survey for 2015 uncovered a shocking fact. Shocking, that is, to those not already inured to it – only a quarter of projects were completed within or close to their originally agreed construction deadline.

Can the UK construction industry learn from new Australian legislation on application for payment processes?

Discover how major companies are deploying innovative techniques to enhance their construction procedures and boost the output of their supply chains.

44% of construction firms struggle with construction staff shortages, according to KPMG. And this figure doesn’t even account for the potential impact of Brexit on the construction labour supply. So what should you do? Be part of the 56% of companies that find recruitment and retention easier. How? We’ll let you in on our 7 little secrets.

Fewer than one in three construction projects come within 10% of budget. Consider these 7 reasons why yours might be overspending

Over-reliance on spreadsheets and paper could be slowing down your construction procedures and eating into your profit margins