Tag: construction industry

Wise Up Wednesday: It’s Too Late…

It’s Too Late… Those very words can make your heart sink, because being “Too Late” can be horrendous. The one that always gets to me, for very personal reasons, is a line …

It’s Wise Up Wednesday: It’s Not The Fact He’s Gone; It’s What He Said On The Way Out!

When Richard Harrington the Construction Minister resigned on Monday night, his parting shot could have serious implications for your business. Harrington said that “the government’s approach to Brexit is playing roulette with …

It’s Wise Up Wednesday: What A Shambles!

No I’m not talking about Brexit, although of course that is a complete shambles. I’m talking about the Construction Industry! Carillion, Lakehouse, Forrest, Dawnus and now Interserve! Whose next I wonder? And …

It’s Wise Up Wednesday: Get Your Contract Checked For Free With “Checkit”!

Our “Wise Up Wednesdays” are based on a lifetime in construction, and the 28 years spent resolving disputes and problems exclusively for Specialist Contractors, from a few £thousand pounds to literally tens …

Wise Up Wednesday: Don’t Shoot The Messenger… But Do Take His Christmas Gifts!

This is the last Wise Up Wednesday this year so let me start by wishing you, your family and your team a very Merry Christmas. As Christmas comes around and the end …

Wise Up Wednesday: 10 years of Streetwisesubbie.com!

This is the penultimate Wise Up Wednesday this year so let me start by wishing you, your family and your team a very Merry Christmas. As Christmas comes around and the end …

Wise Up Wednesday: What’s The Construction Act? And What’s It Got To Do With My Business?

It’s Wise Up Wednesday! What’s The Construction Act? And What’s It Got To Do With My Business? The Construction Act, or to give it its full name the “Housing Grants Construction and …

Another Two Specialist Contractors Bite The Dust…But Who’s Counting?

Another One Bites The Dust… (It’s two actually – but no-one seems to be counting) Just read about not one, but two Specialist Contractors that have bit the dust this week… McGrath …

UK Construction Blacklisting Scandal – It’s a Disgrace!

According to reports in today’s construction media Contractors involved in the construction blacklisting scandal have settled claims with another 180 workers. Campaigners claimed the latest payouts totaled “in the region of £15-20 …

What The Budget 2016 Means For Specialist Contractors and The Construction Industry

Another year, another budget. It’s time to see what impact this year’s revelations will have on the construction industry and on the Specialist Contractors that make up the foundation of it. Rate …

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