Hardhats
The lads recently sat down with Maria Coulter, award-winning business coach, founder of Construction Coach and the brilliant platform Solving Construction, to talk about something that every construction business owner should be paying attention to. Pricing jobs properly and actually making a profit. Drawing on decades of experience working with small construction companies across the […]
Recently we had a round of golf with Emerson Patton and Bradley Lucas to discuss what it really takes to scale your business. Bradley is Founder and Managing Director of Seen Services, so he really knows what he’s talking about and it’s worth listening to what he’s got to say. Here’s what we took […]
In construction, we spend 99% of our time on the tools. That might mean physically building on-site or fighting the daily battles of running and growing a competitive construction business. Between the ball ache of shifting compliance rules, the never-ending challenge of finding reliable subcontractors and the pressure of keeping projects profitable, it’s easy to […]
When we were playing a round of golf with Seen Service’s Founder and Managing Director, Bradley Lucas, one thing we wanted to hear was his no-bullshit take on the real potential for using AI to really move your business forward. What Brad had to say is worth anyone’s time: wisely invest a few minutes now […]
HMRC has recently shifted their goalposts on supply chain risk. And this could have a radical impact on how you work and, crucially, how you document that work. It’s no longer just a matter of reporting payments. It’s about proving that you have actively verified everyone in your supply chain. If you think your compliance […]
Safe to say if you’re running a construction business, you know the pressure to keep overheads low is constant. But lately, a dangerous trend has been making the rounds, marketed as a “shortcut” to managing your tax liabilities. In essence, it’s being pitched as an easy way to use “Bills of Exchange” to settle debts […]
If we had a pound for every time a site manager told us they were chasing a subbie for a CSCS card photo over WhatsApp, we’d be retired on a beach somewhere by now. Or at least going for the premium meal deal every day. We’ve all been there. You’ve got a new subcontractor starting […]
Let’s all be honest for just a second. The classic “payroll company” model has been a staple in construction for as long as most of us would admit to remembering. Basically because it always felt like the easiest option. So you an invoice arrives in your inbox, you fire it over to your contact, and […]
Running a building company you’ll already know that managing your cash flow, chasing materials and keeping your sites properly staffed can feel like a full-time circus. But between shifting compliance rules and the never-ending pressures of day-to-day operations, it is easy to let your back-office admin slip. You’ll definitely get round to it, some time… […]
Despite what you may have been told, using subcontractors long-term is not a grey area. There is no limit on how long you can work with subbies – nothing in UK law and nothing in HMRC’s regulations. So why on earth does it cause so much confusion? Probably because there is no clear definition of […]
According to the FMB, almost 20% of small and medium businesses in the UK are construction companies. Despite this, it’s not an easy industry to navigate. Building regulations, H&S legislation and tax laws are constantly evolving. On top of that, construction is the only industry in the UK where the self-employed are taxed at the source. […]
Alan Baybut spent 30 years as a Commercial Director for some serious main contractors. He’s now working with us, helping trade contractors understand the contract game. Some of what he’s revealed will wind you up. The Two Biggest Mistakes Letters of intent. They’re shortcuts. Someone wants to start work without placing a full contract. Problem? Letters […]