Tag: specialist contractors
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 …
Construction Disputes: 3 Crucial Factors Determine Whether You Win or Lose
Where’s the evidence? This week’s “Wise Up Wednesday” is about a recurring problem that catches Specialist Contractors out over and over again. It’s all about the evidence! Or to put it another …
Payment Still Major Concern Despite Increased Workload
Specialist Contractors are still suffering from late payment on public sector projects despite an upturn in workload. According to the latest survey payment remains a major concern for building services firms, with …
Wise Up Wednesday: Would You Ignore Being Ripped Off?
Imagine you are in the supermarket and your favourite wine is advertised at 50% off, you put a half a dozen bottles into your trolley (whilst your partner isn’t looking), but when …
“Only Those Who Are Asleep Make No Mistakes…”
“Only those who are asleep make no mistakes” -Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA, world’s largest furniture brand It’s only 7 words long, but what a great quote that is! Everybody makes mistakes, …
Wise Up Wednesday: Are You A Specialist Contractor Or A “Subby”?
Yesterday one of our Client’s told me that he had a massive light bulb moment at our “Win Work-Get Paid-Make Money” conference earlier this month. You know one of those times when …
Are UK Trade Associations Failing Their Members?
Trade Associations, are by definition “organisations that represent the interests of the member firms of an industry”. But when I look at what some of the trade associations in the UK construction …
We Can’t All Sit Around Waiting To Get Lucky Like Joey Essex, You Make Your Own Luck In Construction!
If you have been following I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! (and our side ways look at it via email, aptly named I’m a Specialist Contractor Get Me Out of …
“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 …


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