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Considering a firm’s impact on society

nebusiness.co.uk — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IN this day and age, businesses need to answer to two aspects of their operations. Firstly, the quality and efficiency of their management - in terms of both people and processes. Secondly, the nature and scale of their impact on society and the communities we live in.

Streamlining contracts can reap benefits

nebusiness.co.uk — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

I AM a firm believer that works contracts should be fit for purpose and as user-friendly as possible.

Plan to lessen impact of bad weather

nebusiness.co.uk — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LOOKING at weather forecasts it appears that the bad weather is finally on its way and I’m sure the construction industry is collectively praying that we do not have a repeat of last year.

MEDIATION is frequently favoured by parties involved in a dispute as a way of resolving their differences without full recourse to the courts.

nebusiness.co.uk — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Mediation is less combative than a court setting and more geared towards getting parties to find common ground and look at the positive aspects and the best resolution for both parties.

Strategy is a green light for future growth

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE Green Construction Board (GCB), which is co-chaired by business minister Mark Prisk and the chief executive of Lend Lease EMEA Dan Labbad, had its first meeting this week.

Planning reforms offer a way forward

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THIS week saw an end to the 10-week consultation period on the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The changes to the NPPF aims to reform and simplify planning law for local communities and succeeded in cutting more than 1,000 pages of policy down to just 52.

SHADOW Chancellor Ed Balls announced his five-point plan to kick-start the economy at the Labour Party Conference this week.

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Point four called for an immediate one-year cut in VAT from 20% to 5% on home improvements, repairs and maintenance.

Energy savings may not be so cost effective

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

AT A time when power prices are soaring the need for people to make their homes as energy efficient as possible has never been more timely.

Give local firms a chance to compete

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

CONSTRUCTING Excellence in the North East today is adding its weight to the calls for local authorities in the region to make it easier for local firms to bid for work.

Clarity over construction a welcome start

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

IT is heartening to learn the Government sees that an efficient, effective and profitable construction industry is at the heart of any growing economy.