New survey released: Challenges and opportunities for the construction sector
Our parent company BiP Solutions has partnered with Construction Excellence to release ‘Constructing the Future – Survey 2018/19’. Construction is a major contributor to the UK economy, with 6% of GDP coming from the sector. As such, it is a key area of opportunity for Tracker customers looking to win public sector and supply […]
What impact has the collapse of Carillion had on construction procurement?
It has been a month since the collapse of construction and facilities management firm Carillion plc. The company that employed 16,000 people entered into compulsory liquidation, following months of warnings about its financial position. It has been estimated that Carillion had 57 construction projects running at the time of its collapse with a total […]
What government opportunities could come from the Carillion collapse?
The collapse of Carillion means that many government opportunities will open up to public sector suppliers. Now is the perfect time to look at market leads and business intelligence for your sector. To get your business started, we have collated a list of just some of the projects Carillion had been working on. Find […]
What does the Carillion collapse mean for SME construction tenders?
Carillion has an international supplier spend of around £3 billion. Now that it has gone into liquidation, what does this mean for the future of SME construction tenders? With contracts in the UK, Canada and the Middle East, Carillion is Britain’s second largest construction services and facilities management firm, employing 19,500 people in the […]
Government housing plans create a bright future for construction procurement
After the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget announcement, it was clear that the Conservative Government would continue to tackle the country’s housing crisis as a matter of priority. The latest official figures indicate that there will be several construction procurement initiatives to come from this commitment as the Government strives to reach the target of one […]
2018 Will See a Boost in Construction Tenders
Good news for businesses that are looking for construction tenders. The Autumn Budget revealed that England is on track to build 300,000 new homes a year. Spend will also be allocated to the Home Builders Fund to get SME housebuilders building again. UK Housing Progress 12 years ago, studies led by the Government concluded […]
Infrastructure investment set to bring massive opportunities [slideshare]
Infrastructure has been making headlines in recent months, with major construction and infrastructure investments now kicking off across the country. The Conservative Government put infrastructure at the forefront of their plans to revitalise the UK economy, committing themselves to £100bn of investment by 2020. The Conservative pre-election Manifesto said: “We will commit, alongside running a (budget) […]
