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Tax spotlight turning on CIS materials claims by subbies

Construction Enquirer

HM Revenue & Customs is turning the spotlight on claims for rising materials costs under the industry’s CIS tax scheme. Experts are warning that contractors who engage scaffolders are a particular target for attention from the tax authorities. ”

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Cladding firm wins £1.7m payment battle with ISG

Construction Enquirer

Cladding contractor FK Construction has won a high court ruling enforcing an adjudication requiring ISG pay it £1.69m. ISG challenged the adjudicator’s award relating to Project Barberry, a warehouse project at an industrial park in Avonmouth Docks. The payment dispute over the £3.4m

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Marketing In The Construction Industry – Everything You Need To Know

Help Everybody Everyday

To achieve success with marketing in the construction industry, you only need two things: The right message. Yes, millions of dollars per year are spent by firms in the construction industry trying to get clients to recognize their brand and award them contracts. General Contractor. Trade Or Specialty Contractor.

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Answers To Frequently Ask Questions About Our Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

One of the biggest concerns contractors have about outsourcing their bookkeeping to a cloud-based contractor accounting service like ours, is they think it means sending jobs off-shore rather than keeping your dollars in America where they can help other Americans. In too many cases, that is precisely what occurs.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.” Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. Let’s meet in the middle.

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Subcontractor Default Insurance: Pros & Cons for General Contractors

Levelset

Construction is a risky business, with among the highest rates of failure of any industry. In recent years, inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages have only increased the likelihood of project delays, performance issues, and contractor default. Related: 16 types of insurance coverage for contractors.

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ISG cladding pay row takes another twist

Construction Enquirer

Cladding contractor FK Construction has been told to hand back £1.69m to ISG it was awarded in a High Court enforcement of an adjudication decision. ISG challenged the adjudicator’s award relating to Project Barberry, a warehouse project at an industrial park in Avonmouth Docks. The payment dispute over the £3.4m