After pan-industry pressure and ever-declining economic prospects, Business Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a further delay to the guidance concerning the use of UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) construction products, which will replace the CE mark.
Eighteen suppliers have been awarded a place on a new four year, £1bn new build framework to deliver public sector construction projects in England.
Seven kitchen manufacturers and suppliers have won places on a £20m framework to deliver modern, accessible and sustainable kitchens to social housing providers and the public sector nationwide.
Fire safety / safety and security / property maintenance, radon and asbestos / gas safety / electrical safety / HVAC / water safety experts and consultancies are being encouraged to register their early interest for an upcoming £90m public sector asset safety and compliance framework launching next year.
Specialist contractors can now apply to join a new £1.2bn framework to deliver offsite- constructed homes that will provide thousands of homes to benefit communities across the UK.
The Consultancy Services (CS1) framework will enable public sector procurement teams to source a range of consultancy services – including architecture, civil and structural engineering and mechanical, electrical and plumbing – from trusted suppliers already recognised for their specialist expertise.
The PVC-U and Timber Windows and Doors Framework (WD2) covers manufacture, supply and installation of PVC-U, timber and aluminium-clad windows and doors to local authorities, social landlords and other public sector bodies.
Not-for-profit framework provider Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC), based in Leeds, has appointed a new Regional Director to lead the business in delivering procurement of significant construction programmes across the North and Midlands.
Not-for-profit framework provider LHC has named its new Board and interim Group Director as part of a governance review to support the organisation’s future growth.
Clive Feeney steps in as interim Group Director from July 18 following a 12-year career at LHC, while chartered HR professional Mandy Clark is now Vice Chair of the Board.
Not-for-profit framework provider LHC has announced Peter Quinn as its new chair – the first in a series of new appointments to the LHC board.
Part of a major governance review to support future growth at LHC, he arrives with more than 30 years in leadership positions in the housing sector.
