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Kentledge for above ground fencing / hoarding

The word kentledge might sound a little obscure with its origins going back to the 16th century. The original definition is ‘’Weights (often scrap or pig iron) used as permanent ballast on ships’’ however, kentledge is now playing a crucial role in some of the most technologically advanced and ambitious projects of modern times. For [...]

Kentledge for above ground fencing / hoarding2016-03-29T10:26:13+01:00

The Structure of Buildings and the impact on insurance premiums

Investing in new commercial premises is a major financial decision for any business however all too often little or no thought is given to effect that the choice of building materials can have on insurance premiums. Precast concrete has a well proven track record of being the building material of choice where fire risk is [...]

The Structure of Buildings and the impact on insurance premiums2016-03-29T10:46:43+01:00

The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA)

What is the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA)? The AIA is the type of capital allowance that offers a 100% allowance on qualifying capital expenditure in the year of purchase. It is available to businesses regardless of their size. Why has it changed? In his budget statement of the 19th March 2014, the Chancellor announced that [...]

The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA)2016-03-29T10:48:12+01:00
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