If you’re in business, you will more than likely know what an SME is. But, do you know the difference between an SME and a Micro SME? The main clue is in the name, but, here’s an infographic outlining the main differences…
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/infographic-when-does-a-micro-sme-become-an-sme/Reliability is the most important factor to consider when getting a new van. No one wants a van that’s going to break down all the time. Not only will you lose out on business but it’ll be a time consuming, costly, nightmare to deal with. Reliability is more about the quality of the vans build […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/top-5-reliable-uk-commercial-vans/Another Cyber Attack has taken place, as Ukraine has been hit with the biggest cyber attack in its history today! This has been affecting, and still is affecting a huge number of firms across the country. Indian, Russian and Danish firms are also showing signs of being affected. Many reports are suggesting that screens affected […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/news-another-large-scale-cyber-attack-affecting-ukraine-companies-across-world/The construction industry is rapidly growing in the UK and as a result, employs millions of people with thousands of new employees every year. With a wide variety of career options available for students interested in studying degrees as well vocational training for those already in work – there are plenty of opportunities in the […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/5-degrees-for-people-considering-a-career-in-the-construction/Whether it’s a skype call, email thread, whatsapp convo, video conference, or virtual reality – there are many ways that business can be done without arranging a meeting in person. As we develop into more of a digital age, with technology creating more and more ways for us to stay connected and socialise, is there […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/digital-consulting-do-you-still-need-face-to-face-meetings/There are many pros and cons of having your own business or being a freelancer as well as pros and cons of working for someone and being an ‘employee’. Not all job roles can be done independently and it does depend largely on what industry you’re in. But if you have the option in your […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/should-i-work-for-myself-or-someone-else/Here at constructaquote, we love staying up to date with anything and everything in the construction industry and love sharing our findings with our tradesman customers. Do you know which of the worlds construction companies are the most successful? Checkout this infographic below with what we found… Sources: http://www.hochtief-construction.co.uk/http://group.skanska.com/48ff68/globalassets/investors/reports–publications/interim-reports/2016/q4-2016/skanska-q4-2016-en.pdfhttps://www.balfourbeatty.com/media/244504/balfour-beatty-annual-report-2016.pdfhttp://www.bam.com/sites/default/files/domain-606/documents/bam-2016-summary-integrated-report-606-1490093316384768646.pdfhttp://www.bouygues-construction.com/sites/default/files/financial_report_2016_bouygues_construction.pdfhttp://www.bouygues-construction.com/en/presse/publications/financial-reporthttps://www.forbes.com/companies/grupo-acs/
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/the-top-5-construction-companies-in-the-world/As a plumber, you’re aware of the many different situations that can arise on a daily basis. Therefore, it’s important to be prepared for any event so that you can get the job done to the best of your ability. Carrying the correct tools also means you won’t be wasting time trying to source the […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/18-essential-tools-a-plumber-should-always-have-in-their-van/Here at constructquote, we thought we’d do some research to find out which brands, UK and Globally, are the most recognised amongst tradesmen and the construction industry as a whole. With so many successful companies in an ever growing industry, here’s our top 6 that we think all tradesmen either already recognise – or should […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/6-top-brands-that-all-tradesmen-should-recognise/The government has received a fresh warning that its promise of reducing net migration to below 100,000 people could aggravate Britain’s housing problems. Conservative pledges currently include one million new homes by 2020 and a further 500,000 by 2022, while Labour’s own manifesto includes one million homes over the next five years. With Brexit looming […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/british-property-federation-warns-post-brexit-construction-skills-crisis/You might have heard of the term ‘Fintech’ a lot over the last few months, especially in the media and tech world. After landing at $19 billion in total in 2015, global Fintech funding had already reached $15 billion by mid-August 2016, the industry is continuing to grow at a rapid pace throughout 2017. So, […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/fintech-what-is-it-and-why-should-my-business-use-it/If you’re in business you’ll know the importance of keeping costs to a minimum. And if your business relies on transport, then reducing the cost of fuel is likely to be high on your list of priorities. Here at constructaquote.com we’ve done some research to find the best cost-effective vans on the UK market… READ […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/infographic-the-most-cost-effective-uk-vans/A new survey has found that the UK construction industry grew at its fastest rate in 17months in May due to a surprise boost in homebuilding. The Markit / CIPS construction purchasing managers’ index increased from 53.1 to 56 – the highest level since December 2015. A figure above 50 indicated expansion. “A sustained rebound […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/uk-construction-industry-grows-to-highest-rate-since-2015/A scheme looking to combat the growing UK skills crisis in construction has been extended following a successful first year. Setup by Gateshead College through Ryder Architecture’s PlanBEE campaign, the scheme was launched in partnership with a number of construction giants. 13 students were initially enrolled onto the scheme in its first year. With each […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/planbee-construction-skills-scheme-to-be-extended-following-success/Injuries occur in almost every line of work but, for tradespeople and construction workers, the risk is particularly higher. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness, around 66,000 people in construction report non-fatal workplace injuries every year. That may come across as a large […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/construction-what-are-the-most-common-injuries/2016 was an uncertain year for the construction industry. With the economy taking a turn due to the unpredictable referendum vote, construction in the UK saw a slower growth compared to previous years. Now in 2017, 60% of construction SMEs are struggling to hire bricklayers, carpenters and joiners and plumbers, as the effects of the […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/infographic-the-uk-skills-crisis-for-tradespeople-and-construction/Money isn’t everything, but it is and likely always will be key to a healthy and enjoyable day-to-day lifestyle. So what’s the most lucrative route to go for a career either in construction or a trade? Here, we look at the latest official figures for annual earnings, along with up-to-date job board insights to salaries. […]
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