Opinion

The latest expert insight and commentary on issues affecting the UK construction sector

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

Public spending can hold off a slump

The outlook for the UK economy has changed markedly over the past few months, says Allan Wilen

Stand out from the competition

Shouting about what differentiates you from rival firms helps to win business and charge a premium, says Ross Sturley

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

Procurement planning needs to be flexible

PwC construction partner Jonathan Hook said: “At least the figures are down on the previous quarter, but I wouldn’t read too much into the fall."

Organisations embarking on major capital investments are recognising the need for improved upfront planning. By Jonathan Hook

Following the low-cost route to the Far East

PwC construction partner Jonathan Hook said: “At least the figures are down on the previous quarter, but I wouldn’t read too much into the fall."

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