Public Sector

SPA Secure 100th Partner


SPA have secured its landmark 100th partner, and are dedicated to benefiting Scotland’s social housing and public buildings.

Developer Put on Notice for £47bn Framework


Framework provider Pagabo has put developers on notice for its new public sector framework, which is estimated to be worth £47 billion.

ONS Construction Figures for April Released


The latest ONS construction output figures have revealed that output fell by 40.1% in the month-on-month all work series in April 2020.

Finsbury Circus Contest Open


An innovative design contest calling on architecture practices to help regenerate Finsbury Circus Gardens and Pavilion.

Kier Reappointed to Gloucestershire Framework


Kier have been awarded a place on both lots of Gloucestershire County Council’s £95 million Major Construction Works Framework.

Can construction hold back the insolvency tide?


Ben Harwood of Naismiths gives us his opinion on how the COVID-19 pandemic is effecting the construction industry.

Spike in Construction Job Numbers


New figures have shown a spike postings were up by 0.7% following an announcement that key industries could return to work.

Construction Projects in Education


With schools currently deciding how they can readmit pupils, there is a new batch of construction projects waiting to begin

BAM and Robertson Join hub South West


hub South West has welcomed BAM and Robertson Construction to its stable of Tier 1 contractors as part of its 2020 supply chain refresh. The public-private partnership funded by Scotland’s business development agencies, local authorities and leading Tier 1 contractors, is pleased to welcome BAM and Robertson into its supply

SME Loan Fund Launched in Scotland


The Scottish Government have launched a new £100 million emergency loan fund for SME housebuilders, to support them during lockdown.