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Mark Wild radical reset plan to rescue HS2

Construction Enquirer

He also pledged to overhaul HS2 Ltd’s structure, and renegotiate supply chain contracts. Reset the supply chain – with new commercial terms to incentivise cost control. Wild warned that regaining control of the Main Works Civils Contracts will require tough negotiations and possibly robust government backing.

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BAM boots Danny Sullivan off £100m HS2 bat tunnel

Construction Enquirer

BAM has terminated its labour supply agreement with Danny Sullivan Group on the infamous HS2 “bat tunnel” The Sheephouse Wood Bat Protection structure in Buckinghamshire hit the headlines last year when it was revealed construction will cost £100m to protect a colony of Bechstein’s bats from passing trains.

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Walker Modular wins pods deal at £90m Greystar site

Construction Enquirer

Walker Modular has won the contract to deliver bathroom pods for Greystar’s £90m Triangle student accommodation development in Birmingham working alongside main contractor McAleer & Rushe. It supports Greystar’s goals on lifecycle cost control, yield protection and ESG performance, while ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery on site.

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Sypro renews software deal with Transport for Wales

Construction Enquirer

Now entering its third term, the four-year agreement will see TfW using Sypro’s contract management software – a project oversight and collaboration hub designed to streamline contract management in real time – in support of its National Delivery Plan.

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How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control

This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

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Cost-Plus Vs. GMP Construction Contracts

Rabbet

When evaluating what type of contract to use, they likely have different priorities, too. There are many different types of contracts , but two of the most common are cost-plus and guaranteed maximum price. Keep reading to understand the difference between the two and evaluate which one is right for you.

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Who Are the Key Players in a Design-Build Construction Project?

Wolgast Corporation

This collaborative approach unites design and construction experts under one contract, ensuring a cohesive process from concept to completion. By consulting with select subcontractors, they provide an estimate within approximately 10% of the final cost—sufficient for the client to evaluate financial feasibility and secure funding.