Tag: Uk Construction

Wise Up Wednesday – How To Get Paid Properly And On Time!

As a Specialist Contractor you will know how frustrating, time consuming and stressful not getting paid can be. You know the pain of having to meet your wages bill at the end of …

It’s Wise Up Wednesday! Are You Sick Of Trying To Collect Retention?

Streetwise Wise Up Wednesday Guides give you a quick burst of stuff that will help you in your business life. Sometimes quirky, sometimes hard hitting, but always guaranteed to make you think and …

It’s Wise Up Wednesday #2: Are Kier Really Going To Charge Subbies To Work For Them?

I have never sent two Wise Up Wednesdays on the same day, but when I read in Construction Enquirer that Kier intend to charge subbies to work for them i just had …

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 …

Wise Up Wednesday: Why Some Subcontractors Get Paid And Some Don’t!

Life would be much simpler if you did the work, sent in your application and received your payment in full and on time! But in reality, as a Specialist Contractor or Trade …

Wise Up Wednesday: Please Don’t Get It This wrong!

As a Specialist Contractor, you are sometimes going to get things wrong, but please don’t get it as wrong as Fred [not his real name] did! Now before you start criticising me, …

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 …

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, …

Become a Streetwise Buddy

Construction’s a tough place to do business right now, and Specialist Contractors need all the help you can get. That’s why you will find our resources and expertise are invaluable, whatever the size of your business and whatever your specialisation. We’re here to help you solve all your business problems, including the crucially important contractual ones, such as getting paid.

What Our Buddies Say ...

  • /

streetwisesubbie

StreetwiseSubbie.com Ltd
Shanakiel
17 Ilkeston Road
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7DR

Helpline: +44 (0)1773 712116
Email: info@streetwisesubbie.com

Free
Consultation