Construction

Thursday 11th January 2024
Construction bonds – security against contractual performance

Hannah Sewell-Moore, Surety Manager, Kerry London provides insight into how surety bonds can provide additional financial protection for construction projects of all sizes. Bonds guarantee project completion if the contractor cannot finish it, making them extremely valuable to project owners/employers. There’s no doubt that construction bonds are an invaluable asset to any construction project, particularly […]

Read article
Friday 22nd December 2023
Construction update: a year of change

Neon Mavromatis, Managing Director of Construction, reflects on issues that have affected the construction industry this year.

Read article
Thursday 12th October 2023
The Building Safety Act: October update

As the Building Safety Act’s comprehensive new residential building safety laws came into force on 1 October 2023, here’s a quick recap of what it means for the construction sector.

Read article
Thursday 14th September 2023
Construction Update: addressing construction skills shortages

Construction is a major engine of the UK economy, employing 2.7 million people and contributing 8% output to the economy. Recruiting a skilled workforce is one of the construction industry’s biggest challenges, so what help is available for contractors?

Read article
Monday 21st August 2023
Construction Update: Preparing for increasing weather extremes

Extreme weather has been a hot topic in the news this year. Fires and excessive rainfall have affected the globe this summer; the UK is no exception. With the Met Office forecasting unsettled weather for the rest of this month, we look at steps construction firms can take to reduce and future-proof against the costs of weather-related risks.

Read article