Majority of subcontractors fail to receive pay less notices
A new study from PJE International finds that many firms have payment withheld illegally by main contractors
Job satisfaction trumps salary in new construction workforce survey
Over a third of workers say level of satisfaction is more important than pay
Continued growth for construction industry despite medium-term uncertainty
CPA Forecast suggests commercial and infrastructure projects will offset reduction in house-building activity
Housing registrations increase as detached homes return
NHBC figures for 2014 show 9% boost to new home volumes, with house-builders suggesting a move away from first-time buyers
Construction growth remained positive in 2014 despite reduction in Q4
ONS data shows continued performance within the construction industry throughout 2014 but falls in housing reduces output in final quarter
Contractor cooperation on the horizon
NSCC and UKCG are in ongoing talks to work together on key issues, as well as form a new organisation bringing together contractor members and trade associations
Demand continues to outstrip new housing-building figures
2014 house-building experienced a minor boost, but drop in final quarter suggests figures will remain well below those needed
NHBC Foundation uncovers poor perceptions of house-building
Just one in ten young women are interested in building and construction careers, with poor image of house-building often cited as a barrier to recruitment
Construction activity drops as house-building slows
ONS figures show surprise dip in performance for the industry, with reduction in house-building thought of as largely to blame
Best practice approach proves popular
Considerate Constructors Scheme's Best Practice Hub builds momentum following launch in January 2015