Opinion

The latest expert insight and commentary on issues affecting the UK construction sector

Procurement planning needs to be flexible

19 Feb 2008 Comments Off on Procurement planning needs to be flexible

PwC construction partner Jonathan Hook said: “At least the figures are down on the previous quarter, but I wouldn’t read too much into the fall."

Organisations embarking on major capital investments are recognising the need for improved upfront planning. By Jonathan Hook

Following the low-cost route to the Far East

15 Nov 2007 Comments Off on Following the low-cost route to the Far East

PwC construction partner Jonathan Hook said: “At least the figures are down on the previous quarter, but I wouldn’t read too much into the fall."

Over the past decade, the construction sector has lagged behind the manufacturing and retail sectors in sourcing materials from low-cost countries. By Jonathan Hook