EP884: Digitisation of payments isn’t solving the problems facing the UK construction industry

EP884: Digitisation of payments isn’t solving the problems facing the UK construction industry

Author: IBS Intelligence Podcasts | A Cedar Consulting Unit June 20, 2025 Duration: 10:07
Louise Stewart, CEO, ProjectPay Payments are a crucial issue in construction where some 98% of firms in the industry are SMEs. The UK construction sector is struggling with outdated financial models and banking structures but to address these challenges needs more than just the introduction of digital payments. A recent report by platform ProjectPay highlights the sector’s cashflow issues. Louise Stewart, CEO of ProjectPay speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence.

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