UK construction input prices see steepest drop since 2009

The October S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI has indicated that the latest decline in input costs was the steepest since August 2009, and reduced workloads have led to a decline in subcontractor charges for the first time in over three years. The post UK construction input prices see steepest drop since 2009 appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Homebuilding decreases for 11th successive month

Homebuilding has slowed even further as economic turmoil continues to weigh heavily on the construction industry. Figures published today by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) show an 11th successive month of decreasing homebuilding activity in October. Civil engineering workloads dropped at their… The post Homebuilding decreases for 11th successive month appeared first on Construction News.

UK construction output bounces back in July

The most recent CIPS PMI construction data has shown a return to growth in UK construction output for July. The post UK construction output bounces back in July appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

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CIPS - Contract Management with Duncan Brock, 03122019

This CIPS contract management interview is with Duncan Brock - Group Director of CIPS. The discussion touches on the Contract Management process, how to effectively manage contracts, and where contract management can go wrong

CIPS - Contract Development & Mobilisation 02122020

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CIPS - Contract Law: Hints and Tips 01092020

In the podcast from CIPS and Haward Soper you will see some slides incorporating Hawards PhD and a discussion on the following: 1. How do you make a contract work? 2. What does cooperation mean? 3. What is the basis of a good contract? 4. What do you do if you get it wrong? 5. Top 5 tips for success?

CIPS - Financial Analysis skills for Contract Managers,

In this podcast you will hear from Colin Linton (FCIPS) on the importance of financial analysis skills for Contract Managers to identify risks post-Covid and how using the ICEBERGS® model outlines the key ratios to focus on and use to give a true reflection of suppliers and potential risks as businesses start to recover post-Covid

CIPS - What is Procurement? 15022021

This CIPS MENA webinar looks at the basics of procurement