Under the Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Act 2025, Right to Work responsibilities will extend beyond the traditional employer and employee relationship, bringing a wider range of labour arrangements within scope. For construction, recruitment, and other labour-intensive sectors, this is an important change. A Wider Responsibility for Labour Construction businesses rarely rely solely on directly employed workers. […]

Delays have always been part of construction, but that does not make them any easier to manage. A project can be pushed back for any number of reasons, including planning issues, changes to the scope of work, late materials or problems elsewhere in the supply chain. Even a short delay can cause problems with income, […]

Paying subcontractors accurately and on time is an important part of running a construction business. However, processing payments is only one part of the responsibility. Managing subcontractor risk involves looking beyond the weekly payroll. It means making sure each subcontractor is engaged correctly, their information remains up to date and the working arrangement reflects their […]

Running a construction business can mean constantly balancing people, projects, deadlines and costs. You need the right labour in place, and to make sure payments made on time, paperwork is kept in order and projects continue without unnecessary delays. When you’re using self-employed subcontractors regularly, the balance can sometimes become even harder to manage. CIS […]

Contractors across the UK are navigating one of the most demanding operating environments the industry has seen in years. While workloads remain strong across construction and infrastructure, the reality tells a different story. Pressure on cash flow, increasing compliance requirements, and ongoing operational challenges are making it harder for contractors to maintain control and protect […]