Was it just the cold or is it a relapse?

Brickonomics takes an in-depth look at the RICS’ latest housing market survey and what it means


 

The lure of South Africa

There are major opportunities for UK firms, but before bidding for work they need to understand South Africa’s complex equality legislation


 

Marketing your way back to growth

Slashing your marketing budget is no way to get through a recession, and will only put you on the back foot when the upturn arrives


 

How quickly can government cut construction spending?

One thing is certain, spending cuts are inevitable – but just where will the axe fall and how much will it hurt construction?


 

A renewables revolution is coming

The government’s announcement on feed-in tariffs is to be welcomed but some details need to be looked at carefully


 

Starting your own business, part 11: Adding to the team

Work is coming in – too much, in fact – and it’s time to face the facts: you need help


 

The green school movement

Sustainability has gone from being an optional extra to a central priority of Building Schools for the Future – and it’s an area of technology that’s getting more exciting


 

Will we see the return of mobile classrooms?

How will the construction industry deal with the potential cuts to the school building programme?


 

Starting your own business, part 10: Dealing with your first bad debt

Late payments are bound to occur, especially in a recession, but you must keep a tight rein or it could leave a large hole in your profits


 

Feed-in tariffs are a small step in the right direction

The government’s announcement yesterday is welcome, but it’s limited to small-scale renewables. To meet UK emissions targets we need to think big…


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