From a industrial/construction point of view, we are now witnessing a new economic iron curtain between the West & Russia, and the world does not know which side China is on, as fence sitting may not be sustainable nor desirable. The bottom line is price rises. Inflation over the reminder of the decade is foremost […]

As aluminium widely used throughout the construction and allied industries, signs of supply pressures have been building, and with events in Ukraine, manufacturing capacity being directly affected. Future supply availability and higher costs shall feed through to commercial and domestic schemes.

Interesting times - be ready to cast your important vote - don't waste it ! Let's aim for getting all existing legislation passed first, and for elections to take place on 5th May 2022. Early elections no benefit to most NI voters !

From April 2022, all construction and related industries as listed below, not able to continue using red diesel in their manufacturing processes. A further upward, indirect cost pressure to be passed down the customer chain. Which industries will be affected by red diesel changes? There are many industries which are set to lose out and […]

During 2021, business may have been tough, with tempers frayed over costs and key programme dates missed, with tradesmen not turning up when promising to do so……but at least, activities may not have descended to these levels on your sites. Here’s to a safe and peaceful 2022 !

A town’s Public Realm generally refers to the built environment – the streets, pavements, street furniture, trees and so on Working on a scheme in the UK to enhance an historic town centre.