Contractors stories
French crane owners will see new service tools and extra support as Manitowoc expands its aftersales push at JDL EXPO in France.
Retailers can now review supplier cost changes in browser before updating Shopify prices, with large rises flagged for approval and export only.
Companies can now control meals, car hire and rideshare costs better as American Express broadens virtual card use for US business travellers.
Growing payroll mistakes can now trigger fines, back-payments and board scrutiny in manufacturing as super rules and labour hire reforms bite.
Live data aims to cut delays and boost confidence on UK concrete pours as contractors seek to verify filling, pressure and strength in real time.
Small service firms could get a single platform for websites, bookings, marketing and payments if the tie-up is rolled out as planned.
The guidance could help buyers avoid costly repairs, as undercarriage wear, hydraulic faults and hidden damage can quickly erode savings.
Trade customers in Pāpāmoa will soon get quicker access to supplies, as Mitre 10's new MEGA store adds a walk-up entrance and drive-thru.
Nearly half of UK employers are recruiting abroad as vacancies go unfilled, while 73% say missed business goals have followed skills shortages.
Voters are being asked to weigh party plans on transport, water and energy as Infrastructure New Zealand pushes infrastructure up the election agenda.
Canadian merchants can now take bank-based payments at checkout, cutting card fees and reconciliation work while speeding settlement.
Projects at Wellington Airport and Seaview Wharf were recognised for keeping flights and fuel deliveries moving during complex live-site construction.
The platform could help roading teams spot defects sooner by turning scattered verification records into searchable, location-based evidence.
A draft ruling to slash fees may save buyers only tens of dollars while threatening investment, cybersecurity and hundreds of Australian tech roles.
Earlier design choices could cut labour costs and reduce remedial work on concrete schemes, PERI UK and RECKLI say.
Small businesses can now take bank-to-bank payments in SwipeSimple, with invoices and links handled alongside cards in one system.
Customers can now cut diesel use and reported emissions on hire fleets, after Stevens Equipment Rental's trial found savings of more than 25%.
Economic uncertainty and labour shortages are tempering optimism, even as 73% of construction leaders say Australia's sector has been stable over the past year.
With more than 600 delegates expected, the event will put transport, procurement and pipeline concerns in front of election-year politicians.
Nearly a quarter of affected sole traders have already set up, or started setting up, a limited company as quarterly reporting looms.
