Supply Chain

Salford researchers to help tackle housebuilding challenges to meet industry demand  


The UK’s housebuilding sector is struggling to meet supply chain challenges in the current climate.

New BEAMA report calls for supply chain investment


The UK is at a crossroads in its journey toward decarbonisation, with an urgent need to increase investment in its supply chain.

M&E sector facing ongoing rising costs as construction output falls


A new survey of over 150 subcontractors released by SCF has revealed that build costs for the M&E sector is continuing to increase,

Ground-breaking ultra low carbon cement operation


A Teesside-based operation to mass produce ultra-low carbon cement is at the cusp of an industry breakthrough,

Southern Construction Framework launches Public Sector project


Southern Construction Framework (SCF) has launched its second generation Consult framework.

Winvic awarded third Lincolnshire County Council highways framework project


Winvic Construction Ltd has begun work on the third project under the Lincolnshire County Council highways framework contract.

NZ-UK collaboration on offshore wind


A new report has illustrated the unique opportunity that the UK and New Zealand have to unlock the full potential of New Zealand’s offshore wind industry.

Why leading homebuilder companies have a responsibility to help secure supply chains against cyber threats


Cyber threats increasingly target supply chains across homebuilder businesses in the construction sector and a 2023 survey stated that concern is growing.

Construction SMEs predict bumper three-year rise


70% of construction SMEs predict bumper three-year rise in projects but skills gap could derail growth – APM survey reveals.

BCIS issues five-year construction industry forecast


Building costs will increase by 15% over the next five years according to the latest construction forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).