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  1. Subcontractors lose £39m in GB Building collapse

    Subcontractors lose £39m in GB Building collapse

    The collapse of GB Building has left subcontractors £39 million out of pocket, according to the administrator’s report published two months after the company’s crash in March 2015. Administrators BDO have also suggested that affected subcontractors are extremely unlikely to ever see a penny of their money paid back. Domino debts Following the collapse of GB Buildings, subcontractors […]

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  2. DIY Hacks of The Week: Zipwires & Bee Hives

    DIY Hacks of The Week: Zipwires & Bee Hives

    Itching to get stuck into a fresh project? Your timing couldn’t be better! The sun’s out and summer is coming. To celebrate, we’ve shared some brilliant summer DIY ideas; from garden toys and outdoor hobbies to essentials for opening a nice cold beer. Why not make… A zipwire for your garden? A honey beehive? A beautifully simple […]

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  3. When should you switch from sole trader to limited company?

    When should you switch from sole trader to limited company?

    You’re doing really well as a sole trader. You’re turning over more profit every month, you’re taking on more staff, you’re in more demand than ever before – but your tax bill (especially your national insurance contributions) are creeping up and up. You may also be worried about impressive ever-bigger clients, or about being liable for company debts. […]

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  4. Labour Shortages Press Pause on Construction Growth

    Labour Shortages Press Pause on Construction Growth

    A RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) survey has revealed that labour shortages could be the biggest roadblock standing between the construction sector and continuing growth. Over the first quarter of 2015, close to two thirds of polled firms claimed that a skilled labour shortage is worsening in the UK. Skill Specialists in High Demand With growth […]

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  5. Epic Buildings: Vaudeville Court, Islington

    Epic Buildings: Vaudeville Court, Islington

    After winning an open architectural competition to develop fresh, affordable family housing in Islington, architects Levitt Bernstein’s Vaudeville Court has now been nominated for the Building Awards’ Small Project of the Year 2015. Underpinned by a “homesown” ethos which encourages growing your own fruit and vegetables, this development was created to fill a gap left by Finsbury Park’s […]

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  6. DIY Hacks of The Week: Branding Irons & Shower Timers

    DIY Hacks of The Week: Branding Irons & Shower Timers

    Hello hands-on heroes! Are you the kind of tradesperson who always has a side project going on in their garage or shed? Well, we’re here to add to your “to do” list. This fortnight we’re sharing 3 awesome projects for markers and doers of all stripes. Why not make… A branding iron? A screwdriver holster from a […]

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  7. Epic Buildings: Manchester Town Hall Complex Transformation

    Epic Buildings: Manchester Town Hall Complex Transformation

    Nominated for the Building Awards Building Magazine Project of the Year 2015, the Manchester Town Hall Complex Transformation was a huge, ambitious undertaking. Implemented to transform Manchester’s town hall and library complex into a space suitable for diverse and contemporary public use, the project would involve refurbishing two of Manchester’s finest historic, Grade II listed buildings, reshaping the […]

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  8. 3 Ways to Win More Referrals As a Self Employed Tradesperson

    3 Ways to Win More Referrals As a Self Employed Tradesperson

    We’ve shared lots of helpful hints for newly self-employed tradespeople looking for a bit of a marketing boot lately. From picking the perfect name and promoting your plastering service, to finding quick, cost effective ways to get your name out there as a self-employed plumber. This week, however, we’re going to be taking a closer look at one […]

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  9. DIY Hacks of The Week: Bike Racks & Target Practice

    DIY Hacks of The Week: Bike Racks & Target Practice

    Itching to get busy with a new project? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best projects for you to get stuck into this April. If you’re feeling crafty why not make… A wooden bicycle stand A multi-purpose target board A bowl made from plastic army men A garden sink 1. Make a Wooden Bicycle […]

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  10. Tradespeople: Should you take mobile payments?

    Tradespeople: Should you take mobile payments?

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  11. Epic Buildings: St John Bosco Arts College

    Epic Buildings: St John Bosco Arts College

    Nominated for the Construction News Awards Project of the Year (£10m-£50m), St John Bosco Arts College is a bright, bold building, designed to foster creativity at an all girls Catholic comprehensive school in Liverpool. Delivered by VINCI Construction UK, the building nearly failed to get off the ground at all after the Building Schools for the Future plan […]

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  12. Plans for UK's Tallest Residential Tower Get the Go Ahead

    Plans for UK's Tallest Residential Tower Get the Go Ahead

    Something big is coming to London’s Dockland’s very soon. Over the coming 4 years, building will begin on the UK’s tallest ever residential tower on the South Quay Plaza site on the Isle of Dogs. Standing at 220 metres, the new construction will dwarf Britain’s other residential towers, climbing to encompass 68 stories. The completed structure will come […]

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