Are Subcontractors Taking Over? What General Contractors Should Know

For decades, general contractors stood at the center of every job site, running the show, coordinating teams, and acting as the final word on everything from schedules to budgets. But lately, something’s shifted. The balance of power on construction sites is tilting—and fast. Subcontractors, once seen as supporting players, are stepping into the spotlight, often […] <p>The post Are Subcontractors Taking Over? What General Contractors Should Know first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

The balance of power: why the government needs to commit to change

The recent news of Amazon’s commitment to invest $8bn (£6bn) in the UK over the next five years to build data centres, and the government’s decision to designate data centres as critical national infrastructure, places into sharp focus the importance of industrial buildings and their role in driving the country’s future digital economy. The post The balance of power: why the government needs to commit to change appeared first on Property Week.

Bloomberg - Evergrande Is Not a 'Lehman Moment,' Oxford's Magnus Says

George Magnus, Oxford University China Centre associate, says financial markets are "probably right" to be relaxed about the contagion stemming from China Evergrande Group’s debt crisis. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Balance of Power".