Public Sector

Fund delivers place changing regeneration across England


The ECF (formerly the English Cities Fund) has doubled in size to £400M, building on success to date by supporting and unlocking the potential of cities and towns across England.

UK construction costs set to rise by up to 3.8% in 2024


Construction costs in the UK are predicted to rise by 3 – 3.8% this year, following an increase of 4.1% in 2023.

PAC release damning HS2 report


A damning new report states that HS2 offers ‘very poor value for money for the taxpayer’ following the cancellation of its latter stages into the North.

£14.2M released for LEVI infrastructure


Some £14.2M in funding has been released, with the first local authorities approved for LEVI capital funding

£164bn planned infrastructure investment


The newly published National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline sets out planned and projected investment.

HS2 on track


Some £5bn worth of contracts will be up for grabs as the infrastructure project stays on track.

Above and beyond: Pushing Social Value


Pagabo, discusses where national framework providers and clients can go above and beyond PPN 06/20

Smart street lamps get green light


Smart tech is to be trialled in towns and cities as part of a £1.3M government pilot to test next-gen digital technology.

87 contractors named on transformative £8Bn Framework


Procure Partnerships Framework has appointed 87 contractors to its second-generation National Framework.

Going direct: Why direct award is back in business


As public sector budgets continue to be squeezed, local authorities are increasingly looking at ways in which construction projects - many of which are essential to ensure the smooth running of the public estate - can provide the best value for money.