Energy savings performance contracts offer a path to building upgrades when city budgets are tight

With deferred maintenance growing and capital dollars stretched thin, local governments are using ESPCs to fund energy and infrastructure improvements through future operational savings.

Ferrovial US CEO: Infrastructure demand outpacing public budgets

Alignment between builder and owner is where alternative delivery creates lasting value, Pepe Baraja said.

How energy efficiency can secure manufacturing’s competitive advantage

Surging energy costs risk undermining the competitiveness of UK manufacturers by soaking up more operating budgets and sapping essential resources for investment, according to a recent report. The post How energy efficiency can secure manufacturing’s competitive advantage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

We can build it… but we’ll have to work differently

Australia’s construction workforce faces soaring demand, tighter budgets and the urgent need to lift productivity. ( alis/stock.adobe.com)Australia needs to get more productive and there’s no better place to start than construction. By Jon Davies, CEO of … The post We can build it… but we’ll have to work differently appeared first on Inside Construction.

Government blames ‘accounting changes’ for £2.4bn decrease in transport spending budget

The Government has blamed “accounting changes” for a £2.4bn discrepancy in Department for Transport (DfT) budgets posted at the Spending Review and the Autumn Budget. The post Government blames ‘accounting changes’ for £2.4bn decrease in transport spending budget appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Parliament revamp urged to "avoid HS2 and Crossrail cost trap"

An article from Construction News on 24 April 2020 discusses the dangers of a single figure estimate for the budget.

Can the application of the RICS Cost Prediction Statement prevent colossal over expenditure we see on so many major infrastructure projects?

PAYE Stonework & Restoration Ltd

Specialist heritage contractor involved with the cleaning, repair, conservation and alteration of listed and traditional masonry buildings, monuments and structures. PAYE operates across all construction industry sectors as Principal Contractor, Trade Contractor and Sub-Contractor able to undertake a diverse range and size of contract.