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Government fails to achieve energy security targets

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The UK government has only achieved three out of ten major commitments it made in its British Energy Security Strategy in the two years since it was published, according to analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). See the panel to the right.

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MSPs to consider Scottish Building Levy

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The Scottish Government is to consider raising a tax on developers to help fix building safety issues using powers secured from the UK Government. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. See the panel to the right.

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3 Things to Consider Before Purchasing and Developing Raw Land

Construction Marketing

In regard to tree removal, The Spruce notes that in addition to checking with your local permitting agency (as you may need to secure a permit to remove a tree), you’ll also need to have the right safety gear and tools for the job (in addition to working with a partner).

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Former staff at collapsed groundworks firm win payout

Construction Enquirer

Their case was taken up by legal specialist Nualaw who secured a protective award after an employment tribunal accepted Ellicon failed to consult on the redundancies as it went into administration. Latest accounts filed at Companies House for the year to May 31 2020 show Ellicon had a turnover of £10.6m

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Contractors no longer lagging on digital transformation

Construction Enquirer

A new report from the National Federation of Builders (NFB) reveals that the vast majority of contractors are embracing the latest technology and are enjoying the business benefits it brings. Cyber Security 24% of contractors said they had been cyberattacked in 2022. 1 in 3 contractors know they assess cyber risk on a monthly basis.

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Unique QuickBooks Mac Construction Accounting Problems Solved

Contractor Bookkeeping

We are well grounded in construction accounting and have a number of clients all across the USA. All you do is make a backup copy of your QuickBooks Mac and upload it on the Secure Portal of our website. How To Upload QuickBooks For Mac To Fast Easy Accounting. Xero Outsourced Construction Accounting Services.

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The Pros and Cons of an Engineering Degree In Today’s Environment

Construction Marketing

Accounting for projected population growth, this means a shortage of 48,000 engineers, according to Randstad. If you’re considering an engineering degree, this will certainly spell good news come graduation: engineering and construction groups are certainly recruiting.