Richard Allan

In 2025, construction CFOs are facing a perfect storm: rising project costs, supply chain disruption, tighter cash flows, and growing demands for real-time financial control.

The insurance market for Surety Bonds remains challenging.

In the construction industry, profit margins are famously tight. A 2024 analysis1 of the UK’s top 100 contractors found that average pre-tax margins had dropped to just 1.7%

The construction industry is grappling with a skills and labour shortage that’s only worsening. This is particularly true when it comes to Quantity Surveyors (QS) — responsible for procurement, payments, and contract administration.

Struggling to hire skilled workers? You’re not alone. With labour shortages delaying builds and raising costs, it’s time to think differently about your workforce. This article explores how forward-thinking construction firms use AI, VR, and smart upskilling to bridge the talent gap.

In today’s construction industry, tight margins, project complexity and economic pressures are squeezing profits tighter than ever.

By the time you’ve finished reading this, hundreds of invoices will have been processed across the UK construction industry.

AI is everywhere, so people are starting to ask: can it help construction run better?

Digital tools can reshape your construction business—but choosing the wrong tech can cost your business time, money, and momentum.