Category: #buildfair4all campaign

A Christmas Wish From One Specialist Contractor – To Those Who Have The Power Or The Influence To Grant It

Here’s a sincere Christmas wish to everyone who has the responsibility for paying their suppliers and sub-contractors from one of the Specialist Contractors in our exclusive Linked In group; “To all the …

A Year On And The Payment Situation Is Now Even Worse!

A year ago our first ‘State of the Industry’ survey revealed that a staggering 90% of Specialist Contractors were being subjected to unfair treatment or sharp practice, and regrettably our latest survey …

Dysfunctional supply chains must be addressed

That’s the headline in Construction News today (Wednesday 30 October 2013) and it’s all about the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills having commissioned EC Harris to undertake research into the structure …

David Cameron Is On High Alert, Let’s Force Real Action Against Late Payment While We Can!

After last Sunday’s investigation into late payment on BBC Radio5Live caused such an uproar about the failure of the Prompt Payment Code and the lack of action by the Government to help …

Construction Payment Abuse! Cameron Says He Will Act But He Won’t Unless You Do!

Last Sunday I told BBC Radio 5Live’s Adrian Goldberg that the Prompt Payment Charter doesn’t work, and we have the proof. David Cameron Says He Will Act – But He Won’t Unless …

“David Cameron says government could fine late payment firms” And pigs might fly…

Mr Cameron announces a “consultation on late payment”. Forgive me if I don’t get too excited just yet, and here’s the headline that illustrates why. “Government promises action after subcontractors reveal payment …

BBC Radio 5 Live Investigates Late Payment 11am Sunday 13 October 2013. Will You Speak Up?

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners’ campaigns. This Sunday, 13th October 2013 at 11am, the topic for his BBC Radio 5 Live Investigates will be …

Are you sick of the state of the UK construction industry? Have your say and help us change it all!

Are you sick of the state of the UK construction industry? Do you feel helpless, frustrated and even angry about the kind of unfair treatment you’re getting from certain main contractors and …

“Pihl files for bankruptcy after ‘too aggressive expansion”

This story caught my eye this morning because it has a number of key points that I would ask all Specialist Contractors to bear in mind. Pihl says; “The expansion took place …

StreetwiseSubbie’s Proposed Fair Treatment Charter Is Recommended by MPs as Solution To Late Payment Issues In Construction Industry

The Fair Treatment Charter, which was created by myself, put forward during my trip to Parliament and received overwhelming support during the official launch at our June conference, has been formally recognised …

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