French Duncan VAT director, Maria McConnell has published an information sheet about the Domestic Reverse Charge for Construction Services. A new Statutory Instrument will introduce the domestic reverse charge into UK legislation via VATA 1994 s55A to relevant supplies of construction services with
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Construction companies must embrace educational collaboration to avoid skills shortages, writes Matt Grellier, head of construction and engineering at law firm Slater Heelis LLP. According to the findings of an independent group commissioned by the Scottish Government, there is a skills shortage in
Hart Builders technical services manager, Shona Wilson, gives a modern perspective of the world of construction. Growing up, I really enjoyed both maths and physics at school and was very definite about becoming an engineer, from a very young age. Luckily for me, my Dad was an engineer and my parent
DM Hall has appointed respected local surveyor Peter Rasberry to its Dunfermline office. Peter Rasberry (left) with Alasdair Seaton
James Wates has been honoured with a Knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in recognition of his services to business and charity. The Wates Group chairman, who was previously honoured in 2012 with a CBE for services to the construction and the charitable sector, joined the firm’s b
A first-time auction bidder thought he’d just landed an absolute steal after his $13,000 bid for a South Florida property won an online auction. Unfortunately for Kerville Holness, his villa turned out to be a strip of land, measuring 30cm by 30m.
Scott Cairns has announced his decision to step down as group managing director for James Donaldson & Sons in July next year. As the first ever non-family member to lead the group, Scott’s tenure has seen the 160-year-old family business double in turnover to almost £200 millio
Assistant business development manager Laura Brown explains why she chose to leave a career in fashion to pursue a career in construction. I was very artistic and creative at school and always had a keen interest in fashion, so studying a degree in International Fashion Branding at university seemed
An electrician whose van kept getting broken into has wired it to give would-be thieves a 1,000-volt shock.
Continuing to bolster its concrete business, construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has appointed Max Colligan as the new managing director of Ready Mix Concrete and member of the company’s ExCo team. With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Max brings
Thenue Housing has unveiled who is to be its next head of property services. Eleanor Derbyshire has been appointed succeeding Beth Reilly who retires at the end of August after 28 years.
A construction worker swapped his high-viz jackets and steel-capped boots for a selection of ladies’ frocks and high heels for a week in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Darren Brown, from Lowton, raised an impressive £1,600 as his efforts went viral.
Housebuilder and developer Mactaggart & Mickel has promoted director Peter Shepherd to the new role of chair of the company’s Homes division board. With responsibility for c.£100 million of residential property assets, this expanded role will see Mr Shepherd chair the trade arm of th
Apropos by DJ Alexander has announced the appointment of Nick Maunder and Matthew Garstang to its board of directors as the firm builds up to the launch of its new property portal next year. The firm said the appointments reflect its desire to grow its senior management team to deliver on its expand
A former construction worker is attracting global attention due to his striking resemblance to footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.


