Digital Waste Tracking: What Contractors Need to Know
Defra's Digital Waste Tracking service is moving from policy to practical reality. Here's what contractors, waste receivers, facilities managers and construction teams need to know.
Late Payments Are Draining Contractors’ Cash Flow
Late payment has always been a frustration for contractors. But, as a recent BBC News report on tradespeople chasing debt shows, it is becoming a serious operational problem. The […]
Addressing the Transparency Problem in Construction
How Okappy Can Help
In the construction industry, transparency is critical yet often elusive. Large enterprise construction companies and their subcontractors operate within a highly fragmented ecosystem. […]
Leveraging the National Infrastructure Pipeline for Construction and Drainage Growth
The National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline 2023 report has finally been published offering a clear roadmap for drainage, construction other service sector companies to align their strategic planning with […]
The Cancellation of HS2: A Deep Dive into Britain’s Infrastructure Woes
It’s hard to imagine that in 1825, Britain led the way with the first passenger train service between Liverpool and Manchester. Almost 100 years later we again made history when the Flying […]
Building a robust business case before investing in new software
In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency and productivity are more critical than ever. For companies in the field service industry, this means that outdated systems and manual processes are no longer viable […]
Navigating an increasingly risk averse construction landscape
A recent survey conducted by Gleeds, a quantity surveying firm, has unveiled a concerning trend within the UK construction industry. With 95% of contractors or members of their supply chains having […]
The High Price of Falling Behind: Why Investing in Technology is Crucial for Facilities Management, Social Housing and Construction
Investing in technology has become increasingly crucial for businesses to remain competitive in today’s fast-paced digital world. With advancements in technology such as artificial intelligence, automation, and big data, companies that fail […]
Cryptocurrency: is it the way forward?
The rise of cryptocurrency and blockchain over the past decade has been nothing short of astounding. Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, was created in 2009, and since then, a whole new ecosystem […]
On The Road To Savings
How GPS Trackers Can Help Companies Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency As technology continues to advance, companies are finding new and innovative ways to streamline their operations and increase efficiency. One technology […]