Tata Steel UK says steel-quota framework will hit supply chain

Tata Steel UK says it is “disappointed” and “very concerned” after the government unveiled its final steel-quota framework to curb cheap imports. From 1 July, the overall tariff-free quotas for steel imports will be reduced by 51 per cent, although the figure is less than… The post Tata Steel UK says steel-quota framework will hit supply chain appeared first on Construction News.

The Crown Estate sets out ambitious £5bn investment programme

Over the next decade, the estate plans to invest in the science and innovation sectors, offshore wind supply chain capacity and new housing. The post The Crown Estate sets out ambitious £5bn investment programme appeared first on Property Week.

Skanska Balfour Beatty JV Sues Surety Over Microsoft Campus Cladding Claim

A subcontractor terminated from the project cites Ukraine war supply chain and labor woes.

Supply chain ‘could be hit by 20% price inflation by 2029’

Tender-price inflation could rise by more than a fifth between now and 2029, with the supply chain taking much of the impact, according to an analysis by Arcadis. The consultancy’s market report says the impact of the Gulf crisis and steel tariffs will hit prices.… The post Supply chain ‘could be hit by 20% price inflation by 2029’ appeared first on Construction News.

Why ISO certification is becoming a procurement filter your supply chain didn’t see coming

It’s a scenario that is becoming more common in our world. A client was working towards a contract with a large utility company. The people were right, the services were in order, the track record was solid. Then the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) arrived. The post Why ISO certification is becoming a procurement filter your supply chain didn’t see coming appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construo event October 2024 presentations

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WSJ - EV Batteries: Can the U.S. Challenge China’s Industry Dominance? 24032023

China’s dominance is clear when it comes to powering electric vehicles. The U.S. lags in most steps of the battery-making process, from sourcing raw materials to assembling components. The U.S. government is spending billions of dollars to take on China’s dominance in EV batteries. WSJ explores whether the U.S. can overcome these disadvantages

FT - Europe and the US look to boost their lithium independence 17042023

As electric car sales grow, demand for lithium, a key component in EV batteries, has surged. China controls about 60 per cent of global lithium processing, through its vast network of refineries. As the FT’s Harry Dempsey reports, Europe and the US are both making moves to loosen China’s grip on the lithium supply chain, but it won’t be easy

HS2 - Supply Chain Stories: HS2 and Qflow 08032023

Founded in 2018, sustainable startup Qflow are a HS2 supply chain success story. Their software digitally logs materials delivered and waste transferred during construction using just a photograph, and is being used by HS2 joint ventures Aligns, BBVS and SCS.

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