People strategies for SMEs cannot be a scaled-down version of a multinational’s approach

Level 2 standard would give apprentices broad-based training across four trades, reflecting the varied work undertaken by small construction firms

Andy Burnham’s pledge to value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap is a welcome step towards closing construction’s skills gap. But ambition alone won’t be enough, argues Tony Mitchell.

Want to avoid supply chain disruptions? Prolo’s AI-driven procurement promises to give SMEs the same buying power as Tier 1 giants. 

Youth unemployment is rising, not because young people lack ambition, but because construction businesses increasingly cannot afford to employ and train them, argues Craig Bell, CEO of Bell Group. 

These practical measures could unleash the powerhouse of Britain’s construction SMEs.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Cymru have published manifestos that outline key priorities for devolved governments.

Most SME owners think their biggest challenge is winning more work. Let’s be honest, the real challenge is leading people.

Unpredictable delays, rising costs and new levies could push SME home developers out of the market, according to a new report.

Forty-nine percent of SME builders in the UK reported lower-than-expected profits or losses in the first half of 2025, according to a joint report by the FMB and the CIOB.

The government has published two major planning announcements aimed at the housebuilding sector. David Parry explains what’s in each of them.

Workplace specialist Denton is showing how companies can take their responsible business strategy to the next level.

A new association promises to solve the masonry sector’s recruitment and training challenges with an approach that targets micro companies.

CITB has released the year-end figures for its Grants Scheme, which provides support for construction employers and learners. 

Free training programme designed to help SME builders adopt technology

New report outlines the recruitment challenges and opportunities facing construction SMEs

Nick Nisbet, the author of the newly published ISO 19650-6 that covers information management for health and safety, explains its benefits and what’s changed from the draft version.

The Small Business Commissioner has launched a new Fair Payment Code rewarding companies paying promptly to their supply chain.