Stress in construction
Construction doesn’t have to be stressful with help from the HBXL Estimating Service As a builder and developer for over 30 years, I know all about how running a construction company is a stressful job. First-hand I have experienced the pressure and demands that are constantly resting on the shoulders of anyone in the construction…
Shortage of estimators in the construction industry
Shortage of estimators in the UK construction industry There is an industry shortage of estimators and other skilled construction workers as a result of a period of continued growth in construction industry activity according to a study by One Way Resourcing. Builders are also warned to expect a rise in the price of materials, labour and plant…
Material price rises
Material Price rises Risks Builders Profits With an improved and relatively stable economy, house builders, property developers and general builders are being advised to keep a keen eye on their margins or risk making a loss throughout 2016. It follows a continued increase in the cost of materials as demand outstrips supply across the build…
Growth in construction
Growth in construction UK: the current industry climate 2016 Builders and developers are encouraged to make the most of a period of continued growth in the construction sector. According to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ‘State of Trade Survey’ the first three months of 2016 have continued the trend of UK SME building firms experiencing…
Estimating service lets builder’s enjoy their summer holidays
Maintain your workload whilst on holiday Time pressed builders worried that they’ll lose out on future work because of the summer holidays are being advised to make the most of a service that will produce their estimates while they’re away. It means builders will be able to enjoy some much deserved down time, safe in the…
How To Achieve Part L Without Renewables
Guest blog from Graham Suttill, Sustainable Buildings Assessor at Darren Evans Assessments: Increasingly stringent efficiency requirements within Part L of the Building Regulations mean that many projects struggle to achieve compliance without bolting on renewable technologies. However, despite renewables being an easy option this is not always appropriate. In these instances, creative thinking can instead…
