Willmott Dixon keeping close eye on supply chain

Contractor posts strong results and positive start to new financial year

£12bn housing fund ‘needs supply chain protection’

Billions in government funds used to support housing development should be stored in digital accounts to protect the supply chain, nine sector leaders have urged. Cash supplied via the £16bn National Housing Bank needs to be safeguarded to limit the risk of supplier insolvency, according… The post £12bn housing fund ‘needs supply chain protection’ appeared first on Construction News.

Fuel duty cut would save ‘significant number’ of construction firms, says CPA

Reducing fuel duty in the short term would protect a “significant” number of construction firms from the brink, a leading construction trade body has said. The measure could stabilise the supply chain in a time of “exceptional global cost pressure”, Steve Mulholland, chief executive of… The post Fuel duty cut would save ‘significant number’ of construction firms, says CPA appeared first on Construction News.

Port of Southampton strengthens renewable energy supply chain

The Port of Southampton says it is strengthening its position as a vital link in the UK’s renewable energy supply chains as it grows its partnership with Vestas, a global leader in sustainable wind energy technology. The post Port of Southampton strengthens renewable energy supply chain appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

GPE says site ‘complexities’ and supply chain failures send cost of London refurb job up by £14m

Multiplex carrying out former Minerva House scheme which was given original budget of £86m

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Effective, data-led Supply Chain Management for the Built Environment. Where risks and opportunities are many, but resources are few.

Construo event October 2024 presentations

Earlytrade supply chain payment app. Ambar Kelly risers shaft flooring, and Construo update.

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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The Indigo Group provides an end to end solution for contractors, freelancers and agencies. We offer a range of connected services that are shaped by legislation, providing assurance and compliance services to multiple markets and sectors. ✔ Safe and compliant engagement of subcontractors (CIS) ✔ Supply chain and project assurance solutions to reduce risk and increase visibility ✔ Trusted payroll services for worker engagement ✔ Simple identity verification and compliance solutions