A new Government will always mean changes for businesses, and with Labour’s first budget coming up at the end of October, the construction industry needs to be prepared to adapt. At ProQS, we can ensure you make the most of new…
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War against Ukraine
The war against Ukraine has had several impacts on global supply chains and the economy, which, in turn, have affected the construction industry worldwide. Here are the key points and how a quantity surveyor may help alleviate some of the issues:…
Managing Contract Changes and Variations
Quantity surveyors play a crucial role in managing contract changes and variations in construction projects. Here’s a step-by-step overview of how we at ProQS Limited handle this process. We start by thoroughly reviewing the original contract documents to understand the scope…
Mastering Contractual Success
Mastering contractual success is crucial for ProQS Limited as our role involves managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks for construction projects. Here are some key steps and considerations that we take into account for achieving contractual success: Develop a Thorough…
Five ways to get paid on time
Late payments are one of the major threats to your cashflow. Don't let your business fall down a hole through lack of professional management of payment schedules. Here are our top tips for getting paid on time.... read more
Growing pains – five steps to making your business scalable
Demand for new homes and infrastructure is booming with the construction industry currently growing at a pace not seen for around a quarter of a century. Do you want to grab a share of this construction growth and, if so, is…
Don’t let construction sector labour shortages derail your business
Shortages of construction workers have been widely reported as the UK seeks to build back better from the Covid-19 pandemic. In May, recruitment firm Hays claimed vacancies in construction had risen by 50%, while the Federation of Master Builders said last…
Tackling building materials shortages head-on
Make sure you account for price increases and extended lead-in times Shortages of building materials – from steel and timber to cement – have been well-documented as the construction industry re-energises and follows the government mantra to “build back better”. How…
Bouncing back after Covid-19: Give your business a financial health check
With a boom in construction expected over the next 18 months, there’s never been a better time to conduct a financial health check and position your business to be more competitive. There is no doubt the market has changed as civil…
Building back better after lockdown: Spring clean your contract admin
After the strangest and one of the most challenging years the construction industry has known, the Spring weather has prompted a flurry of activity as projects come out of hibernation and contractors seek to make up lost time. If you had…
QS support in a post-Covid world
The country is at last emerging from lockdown restrictions and businesses are striving to get ahead of the game. But as construction gets back on track, what is your recovery strategy? Are you facing the challenge of increased overheads and price…
How ProQS made a client's business more profitable
[mp_row][mp_span col=”6″]It’s not uncommon for businesses to contact ProQS for quantity surveying support because they’ve started work on a construction site without contracts in place, or have taken on additional work outside the existing contract. Things can quickly start to get…