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2026 UK Trades: Defeat No-Shows with Bulletproof Digital Evidence
How UK trades can enforce no-show and late cancellation fees in 2026 without breaching CMA and DMCC rules, using watertight digital policies and audit-ready evidence. A practical playbook for small firms to standardise WhatsApp, job app and invoicing workflows so claims stand up in court and in front of regulators.
2026 Site Charging: Stay Compliant & Cut EV Fleet Costs
A practical 2026 guide for UK contractors on setting up compliant temporary EV charging on building sites while controlling energy costs and tracking spend to jobs. Covers DNO rules, hardware choices, security, winter performance and digital job-costing with Xero and QuickBooks.
AI Snagging Tools 2026: Slash Site Defects with Instant Photo-to-Report Apps
AI-powered snagging apps now turn site photos into structured defect reports, cutting admin time and rework for UK trades while staying compliant with Golden Thread and HSE digital evidence requirements. This guide shows small contractors how to pick tools, wire them into job management, and design a lean, photo-to-report workflow.
2026 Fast-Track Debt Recovery for UK Trades: Automate 30-Day Chasing, Interest, and Digital Court Action
A practical 2026 guide for UK trades to automate invoice chasing, statutory interest and fast digital court escalation under the new Procurement Act and OCMC rules. Covers compliant workflows, tool choices, scripts and how to link Xero/QuickBooks/Sage with lawtech partners.
The 2026 Digital Handover Hack: QR Codes for Fast, Compliant O&M Packs (No CDE Required)
From October 2023 and into 2026, UK Building Safety Act and Gateway 3 rules make digital, traceable handover packs a commercial and legal necessity. This guide shows small and mid-size contractors how to deliver compliant, QR code-enabled O&M packs using simple cloud tools—without paying for a full Common Data Environment.
Why MDF was coined the asbestos of the nineties and how to protect yourself
MDF dust contains formaldehyde and ultra-fine particles that pose serious respiratory risks. Learn the UK workplace exposure limits, proper extraction methods, and RPE requirements to stay safe and compliant.