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Construction

The construction sector is one of the largest in the UK economy, employing 2.3 million people and generating £124bn output. At Ulster Bank we’re committed to helping our construction customers navigate the challenges and embrace the opportunities presented by an evolving and changing sector. We know that construction businesses are seeking a bank that is able to provide them with a broad range of lending and strategic solutions, as well as relevant sector insights and partnerships, to help you thrive and achieve your ambitions.

Laura Capper, Head of Manufacturing & Construction, Ulster Bank

What we do for you

We provide banking services to businesses across the Construction sector – supporting over 52,000 customers from SMEs to Large Corporates, from Tier One contractors to tradespeople and all aspects of the industry's supply chain.

We are passionate about supporting our customers and have a wealth of expert industry insights and experience across our UK network.

Our team of experienced Relationship Managers will work in partnership with you, to understand your ambitions and deliver a tailored support package to help you succeed.

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Latest construction news and insights

Keep updated on all construction news

Our Insights hub has more articles, podcasts and tips to help you stay up to date on the current trends in your business.

Support to drive your growth plans

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Eligibility criteria apply, and security may be required. Product fees may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status, eligibility and approval. Business use only. Any property or asset used as security may be repossessed or forfeited if you do not keep up repayments on any debt secured on it.

Fixed and variable rate loans to suit your needs

Whether you want access to a small business loan to buy stock or a larger loan to expand your assets, there are a variety of fixed and variable options to suit your needs. Eligibility, terms and conditions apply. 

How Mentor could help your business with Health & Safety?

Health and safety is vital to keep your workforce safe and ensure your business complies with regulations. Mentor provide consultancy on Employment Law, HR, Health and Safety and Environmental Management through a wide variety of digital tools and expert advisors to help you keep abreast of regulatory changes and reduce risk, while creating a safe and sustainable working environment.

Some Mentor services incur a cost.

Buying or re-mortgaging a commercial property?

Owning your own premises could be a great way of growing your business. Enquire online now in less than two minutes to see what support we can give you. Eligibility, terms and conditions apply.

Helping you operate sustainably

Building a sustainable business can start with small changes, that can build to more ambitious plans.

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Eligibility criteria apply, and security may be required. Fees (other than arrangement fees) may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status, eligibility and approval. Business use only. Any property or asset used as security may be repossessed or forfeited if you do not keep up repayments on any debt secured on it. Terms apply.

Green initiatives in business

 

Adopting green practices is crucial in tackling climate change, could also help your business be more efficient, and gain positive recognition from customers and investors.

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Investing in energy-efficient solutions

We have ways you could finance your energy efficiency project. So why not keep cash in your business and finance your energy efficient project with us?

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Could you cut your carbon and your costs?

Carbon Planner is free and could support you to become more sustainable, and help you identify potential cost and carbon savings too.

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Royal Bank and Construct Zero

Royal Bank of Scotland are partners of Construct Zero, recognising the global role of construction in meeting the Net Zero challenge.

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Get help with employment law

Mentor could help you with employment law, health & safety and general HR tasks. Mentor also gives you access to 500+ document templates, and online eLearning courses. Some Mentor services incur a cost.

Further business support

Thinking of selling?

The experts at Coutts have put together a Business Exit Programme to help you make the most of leaving your construction business. It’ll take you through the basics of preparing for a sale, give you strategies to deal with selling, as well as guidance on life after you’ve sold. There are bitesize videos, articles and lots more.

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Protect your business

When you’ve built something up, you want to look after it the best you can – protecting it against various risks and challenges you may face. Gallagher, our business insurance broker, have a range of options to choose that could protect your business and your staff, including public and employers’ liability to professional indemnity and more.

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Get in touch

We support more construction businesses than any other bank. As the construction sector goes through disruptive transformational change, construction business are faced with huge opportunities and challenges. 

To talk to us about how we could support your business, please get in touch.

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