Small firms lose billions each year from bad debts

Planning for Growth report finds that SMEs write off debts worth œ10,000 every year after main contractors fail to pay fees

Government reaches one million home target for energy efficiency schemes

1,255,000 measures installed in around 1,021,000 properties to the end of November 2014

Best site managers in the UK named at house-building’s top awards

Five site managers named Supreme Winners at 2014 Pride in the Job Awards

Prime Minister visits J Wright Roofing for fact-finding mission

Firm hosts David Cameron who uses visit to learn about roofing apprenticeships

Firestone Building Products recognise Master Contractors with Forum in Dubai

Eighth event celebrates high quality performance as well as milestones in Firestone's international growth

The Considerate Constructors Scheme pushes best practice

New Best Practice Hub seeks to inspire UK construction to share tips and guidance across the industry

Specialist contractors continue to put safety first says NSCC

Fatality rate drops by more than 80% over last 11 years, with major injuries also down by 57%

HSE calls for continued efforts to increase workplace safety

Despite new figures showing workplace deaths have dropped significantly, HSE urges firms to continue to protect employees

Construction leadership supports CSCS logo scheme

Construction 2025 industrial strategy's aim for one card scheme to be promoted gets backing from CLC

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