Let there be no return to lowest cost tendering
The industry has made tremendous progress since Egan, as an imminent report from Constructing Excellence will tell us. By Chris Gilmour
The latest expert insight and commentary on issues affecting the UK construction sector
02 Jun 2008 Comments Off on Let there be no return to lowest cost tendering
The industry has made tremendous progress since Egan, as an imminent report from Constructing Excellence will tell us. By Chris Gilmour
20 May 2008 Comments Off on Public spending can hold off a slump
The outlook for the UK economy has changed markedly over the past few months, says Allan Wilen
07 May 2008 Comments Off on It’s time to get serious about energy efficiency
Poor energy performance is a ticking time-bomb for the wrong type of buildings, says Hugh Mulcahey
15 Apr 2008 Comments Off on Stand out from the competition
Shouting about what differentiates you from rival firms helps to win business and charge a premium, says Ross Sturley
15 Apr 2008 Comments Off on Large contractors protected by public sector work
Economic slow down or melt down? Collapse or correction? Only time will tell. But the market out there is more difficult to predict, says Chris Gilmour
19 Feb 2008 Comments Off on Procurement planning needs to be flexible
Organisations embarking on major capital investments are recognising the need for improved upfront planning. By Jonathan Hook
15 Nov 2007 Comments Off on Following the low-cost route to the Far East
Over the past decade, the construction sector has lagged behind the manufacturing and retail sectors in sourcing materials from low-cost countries. By Jonathan Hook