Profit at regional contractor Seddon slips

Firm says group’s contracting arm hit by stalled public sector work

Seddon blames profit dip on paused public projects

Family-owned Seddon Group saw its profit drop 17 per cent, according to its latest accounts. The contractor has blamed the dip on “funding issues” in central government which it says continued to “pause the progress and award” of a number of public sector projects which… The post Seddon blames profit dip on paused public projects appeared first on Construction News.

Seddon defies sluggish market with profit lift

Operating margin restored to 2.2% despite public sector scheme delays

BIM adoption continues in the Republic of Ireland

Faster clash resolution, improved collaboration between project teams and improved accuracy are the top three benefits from adopting BIM reported by public sector construction clients and industry in the Republic of Ireland. The post BIM adoption continues in the Republic of Ireland appeared first on Construction Management.

Contractors appointed to £1.5bn Leeds City Council major works framework

A range of contractors have secured places on each of two lots under the YORbuild Major Works 2 framework, which has a combined estimated value of £1.5bn and will support the delivery of major public sector construction projects across northern and central England. The post Contractors appointed to £1.5bn Leeds City Council major works framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Target Cost contracts compared: NEC4 Option C versus JCT TCC

The launch of the Joint Contracts Tribunal's (JCT) Target Cost contract (TCC) 2024 introduces a compelling new contender to NEC4 Option C's dominance in target cost contracting, potentially reshaping procurement strategies across both public and private sectors.

nla - The Kerslake Review, 27072022

Lyn Garner, CEO of the London Legacy Development Corporation, has been appointed to lead on the implementation of recommendations in the review of GLA Group housing delivery by Lord Kerslake. She talks to Peter Murray about a more streamlined approach to delivery across Mayor-led organsitions like TfL, OPDC and the LLDC.

David Mosey - King's College London - Constructing the Gold Standard, 2021

Over 2,000 public sector construction frameworks are currently active, some of which deliver improved value and enable excellent project outcomes while others are less ambitious and less successful. Clients and suppliers urgently need a Gold Standard to help them identify what questions they should ask when creating and implementing construction frameworks, what answers they should expect and how they can make informed decisions

Building Magazine - Cost Model - Cancer Care Centres, 16062022

Improving cancer outcomes is a core NHS goal and a focus of the UK Life Sciences Vision. The challenge is to deliver cancer centres that provide highly effective, technologically advanced care and support as well as research and education. Aecom's Richard Mann and NBBJ's Jane McElroy explain, with a sample cost model

CIOB, Construction Management - Why measuring productivity is key to industry success, July 2022

An article from Katy Dowding that explains: - what is meant by Construction Site Productivity; - suggests methods for measuring Construction Site Productivity; and - highlights the benefits that can be achieved by measuring Construction Site Productivity "It is only by measuring construction site productivity that we can build a stronger, high-performance sector" Also attached is the Taskforce's document 'Measuring Construction Site Productivity - A seven-step framework for success'

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