Contractors give clients a reality check on costs
The decision by three top ten contractors to walk away from major projects in the last week is an overdue wake […]
Skanska and BAM now BIM 2 approved
Skanska and BAM Construct UK have become the first contractors to be BIM 2 accredited using the BSI’s new verification […]
Construction Enquirer Opinion: Time for change as majors suffer £850m loss
There can be little doubt that big name contractors suffered more pain than expected coming out of the last recession. […]
Two thirds of small builders turning down work
Chronic skills shortages are forcing 66% of small construction firms to turn down new business due to lack of resources. […]
Green light for £1bn Swansea tidal lagoon
Planning consent has been granted for the world’s first tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay leaving one last hurdle before construction […]
Highways England sets out £11bn roads plan
Highways England has published its five-year plan detailing £11bn of investment. The company officially replaces the Highways Agency next week. […]
Lack of surveyors could see sites grind to a halt
Work may not get underway on thousands of sites during the next five years as the construction skills shortage intensifies. […]
Contractors snub one in three London schemes
The industry’s largest contractors are now turning down one in three bidding opportunities across London. Contractors are picking and choosing […]
Government unveils 84 new road projects costing £15bn
The Government has today detailed its £15bn plan to triple levels of spending on new roads and improvements by the […]
Salaries break £100,000 barrier for construction professionals
A severe shortage of white-collar staff is seeing salaries for some construction professionals break the £100,000 barrier. Soaring pay rates […]
