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Contractors brace for more pain as material prices climb

Construction Enquirer

Neil Fleming, UK construction and engineering portfolio manager at QBE, said: “The confluence of global supply chain disruptions, rising material costs, labour shortages and sustainability goals presents a complex risk landscape for the UK construction sector.”

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HS2 supply chain fraud claims spark ministerial probe

Construction Enquirer

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has promised a fundamental one-year reset for HS2 after admitting to Parliament that there was no way presently to deliver the project on schedule and to budget.

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Bidding to start for £1.8bn North West framework

Construction Enquirer

Presently around 28 firms holding spots on the second generation framework face a fight to refresh places. Procure Partnerships is preparing to start bidding for places on its third-generation North West contractor framework worth up to £1.8bn over the next four years.

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Creating Targeted Outreach Strategies for New Construction Projects

Building Radar

New construction projects present unique opportunities and challenges. Tools like Building Radar enhance this process by offering early insights into construction projects , enabling sales teams to take timely and informed actions. As noted by Respona , building strong relationships with stakeholders is essential.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets!

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HS2 Ltd CEO details civils slippage as Stewart review recommends project governance overhaul

New Civil Engineer

HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Wild has delivered a sobering evaluation of progress on the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, while in tandem the Stewart review has presented nine recommendations to overhaul its governance, which have all been accepted by government.

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NDDU: One stop-shop for trenchless technology

Roads Online

A range of training courses on trenchless methods will be presented prior to the conference and will be led by industry leaders from Australia and overseas, providing value to anyone who encounters trenchless technologies as part of their roles.