Construction is a diverse sector comprising all businesses involved in the building process. This sector directly responds to changing supply and demand, putting it at the forefront of the UK’s economy. Successful companies within this sector are resilient and forward-thinking, responding quickly to market trends.
The financial and operational needs of construction businesses are intricate, demanding a nuanced understanding and specialised expertise when intervention is required. We work closely with our construction sector clients to fully understand their business aims and current needs.
The key branches of the construction sector include:
We can assist you in seeking new funding opportunities to support your operations.
We can conduct a financial review of an organisation’s position and any areas of concern.
We can assist you in finding merging partners or exploring potential sales opportunities.
We can advise you on any cash flow issues you may be experiencing and assist with debt management strategies and repayment terms.
We can help you to enact positive, long-term change and improve the financial and operational running of your organisation.
If it is required, we will work with you to wind-down your organisation in a controlled way that supports your services and objectives.
The construction industry had a total labour force of 2.15m in Q2 2023, equivalent to some 7% of the total UK labour force. This compares with the pre-pandemic level of 2.3m in Q1 2020 and the peak over the past twenty-five years of 2.6m in Q3 2008 just as the global financial crisis was starting. The employment trend can be
Just as you can’t judge a book by its cover or guess a packaged gift from its shape, assessing the commercial risk of trading with a construction company by the figures in its balance sheet will not reveal the whole story. You also need to understand the company’s business model and the degree of ‘subjective’ valuation it creates. Here, we
The housing market is a key part of the UK national psyche. The inexorable rise in house prices has enriched baby boomers, but now unaffordable prices exacerbated by sharply higher mortgage interest rates are destroying the life prospects and restricting the lifestyles of younger generations. The government talks of supply and demand, sets unrealistic housebuilding targets and tinkers with planning
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