Working in construction can be a challenge can't it? Not enough staff to do the job, payments held back on a whim, pressure to get people...

I've spent a lot of time this week talking to clients about sub-contractors and their attitudes on site...

Do you recognise this statement? is this how you started your business?

In the last few weeks I've spent a lot of time with small SME construction sub-contractors, speaking to them about the challenges they...

I attended a networking event a few weeks ago, where the main speaker was talking about increasing sales through having the right...

Earlier I wrote a piece about the challenges facing construction companies in relation to recruitment and retention and the pressure to...

Have you ever heard the saying "I know sh*t flows downhill, but why am I always living in the valley?" I think this is one that can be...

Last month I published an article about questioning techniques and was planning to follow that up with another one on recruitment.

This month I'm offering something a bit more stand-out for the Great Value Logo Book - illustrated logos! Ideal for creating a more...

Many businesses who've slowed down following the recent months of lockdown are now picking back up and using this momentum to make both...

I work a lot in the construction sector and am rarely surprised by the things I witness, not only on site but in the office environment....

A little something from the CITB our members might find interesting... CITB is inviting senior members of the UK construction industry to...

I've just stumbled on an interesting news piece from the CITB regarding the handling of employees visas in the Post-Brexit Construction...

No 1 - It's All About Commitment! I've written a lot recently about CITB's Be Fair Framework and how it will help construction businesses...

Some years ago, I was developing a management programme for a client of mine, and like you do, was looking for some management quotes to...

I've recently been involved with a few clients that are tying to introduce new ways of managing sites, workshops...

What do we expect when we buy goods or services from a supplier? Sales people will justify the price they charge through citing quality...

Over the last week or so, I've been having a number of conversations with clients over the quote to win ratio's. Believe it or not one MD...

Bricklayer Ifan Williams is a role model and bilingual apprenticeship ambassador for the CITB in Wales after winning a series of gold,...

How did you start your business? Was it a case of the site/contracts manager encouraging you to work for them with the words “come and...