Public Sector

Wates Wins Second Phase of Camden Scheme


Wates Construction has been appointed to deliver the latest phase in a three-phased regeneration project close to Abbey Road in Camden

JV Wins Place on National Grid Framework


Jacobs/Morrison JV has been awarded a place on National Grid’s six-year Substations Engineering Procurement Construction Framework in the UK.

Public Sector Should Collaborate with MMC Providers


COVID-19 has had huge consequences on the UK’s public sector, with resources and budgets proving inadequate

Hidden Impact of Brexit Taking Toll on SMEs


Since the construction sector reopened in the summer confidence has been high, with growth in March 2021 the highest on record since 2014.

Shortlisted Bidders for Contract Announced


Highways England has announced the three companies it has shortlisted for its largest single contract, the UK's longest road tunnel

Construction Framework Review Should Push Playbook


Gemma Duxbury looks at the government’s independent review of construction frameworks must consider both the public sector and contractors.

PMI Spring high for construction


PMI Spring high for construction. Activity figures register at highest since September 2014 as construction bounces back.

Sustainable highways design


Highways England Strategic Design Panel has published its latest report.

John Radcliffe Hospital receives planning nod


Retrospective planning permission has been granted for John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

We Must Get Procurement Preparation Right


There is a big focus in the Construction Playbook on procuring for value and harnessing the power of SMEs within the industry.