Opinion

The latest expert insight and commentary on issues affecting the UK construction sector

Getting the most from trainees

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Make sure that apprentices complete the training process and provide maximum benefit for your business

Dangers of homophobic banter

Tom Potbury is a senior associate in the employment law department of national law firm Pinsent Masons

Employers who turn a deaf ear to ‘homophobic banter’ between employees do so at their peril.

IT isn’t the answer

Ross Sturley

Ten things to cut in the recession, before you cut your marketing - no. 6 - IT

Recession hits order books as housebuilding looks up

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Contractors revealed the dents in their order books from the recession this week, while signs of optimism emerged from the housebuilding sector.

Office market set for tough year ahead

Allan Wilen, economics director at business intelligence unit Glenigan, said: “The latest survey results indicate that the decline in contractors’ workload is at least slowing."

The change in fortunes for the previously booming office construction sector has been dramatic.

Cut the power

Ross Sturley

Ten things to cut in the recession, before you cut your marketing - no 5. By Ross Sturley

Can your marketing cut the mustard?

Cut your marketing budget during the downturn? Not if you want to survive says Rick Osman

Best to bank on construction knowledge

When it comes to arranging finance, understanding the construction sector is vital and a dedicated specialist can be an important business partner. By Sean Dixon

Green expertise a must to maintain edge in tough markets

Sustainability is now so embedded within the UK that the provision of green materials and services by construction firms is no longer an option but a must-have if they want to remain competitive.