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SMEs missing out on 90% of public contracts
More than half of SMEs have seen their success rate fall when bidding for public sector contracts over the past five years, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders.
Treasury to be 'more challenging' on supply chain
The government wants to be “more challenging” with its supply chain as it sees “anecdotal evidence” of low-cost bidding and “aggressive claims”, particularly in local authorities.
Deighton backs spending review repair and maintenance boost
Commercial secretary to the Treasury Lord Deighton has said he hopes the government will support small-scale infrastructure schemes in the spending review later this month.
CBI demands infrastructure takes 'pole position' in spending review
The CBI has called for infrastructure investment to be in “pole position” through roads, house-building and major project backing in the chancellor’s spending review later this month.
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Man arrested after explosion at planning minister’s office
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Help to Buy off to a 'flying start'
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Transport secretary: 'No blank cheque' for Crossrail 2
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Full List: 14 sites shortlisted for £475m LIF
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‘To succeed in the UK you have to be local’
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Parliament rejects 2030 decarbonisation target amendment
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Prisk: We're not laying the foundations of another housing boom
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Government makes £1.7bn in major project savings
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DfT confirms 62 schemes to share £165m roads funding
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Government agrees 20% spending review budget cuts
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Treasury secretary: privatise infrastructure and end 'stop-start' delivery
Opinion and analysis
Hard evidence is what the industry needs
Politicians and the industry must be confident to support construction in contributing to economic growth.
Cyclist deaths a 'black mark' against industry progress
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling has unveiled its report for delivering a huge uptake in cycling to 10 per cent of all journeys by 2025.
Project delays smack of government hypocrisy
As Sir Robert McAlpine and Vinci become the latest large contractors to report pressure on their construction businesses, it is depressing ...
