Tag: public
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Former Homes England director joins Wates to boost public sector business
Stephen Beechley, group public sector director at Wates Group, said: “The public sector makes up around 70% of our business as a group and will always be a key strategic focus for Wates. Delivering vital social infrastructure and navigating the complexities that this brings requires the best talent, and Robert brings a wealth of experience…
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Public projects boost construction spending to $1.26T high
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.26 trillion, the highest level on record, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released…
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11 predictions for public contractors under Trump 2.0
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Mary Scott Nabers is CEO of Austin, Texas-based research and consulting firm Strategic Partnerships Inc. and the author of “Inside the Infrastructure Revolution – A Roadmap for Rebuilding America.” Nabers formerly served on the Texas Railroad Commission…
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Public builders bullish on infrastructure, data centers, energy
Uncertainty has become a familiar backdrop now for most public construction firms — whether in the form of shifting regulatory policies, tariff threats or questions over federal infrastructure funding. However, according to the latest round of earnings reports from the country’s largest public construction firms, executives largely brushed off these concerns, emphasizing strong demand and…
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Are Changes Coming to Public Restrooms?
What if public restrooms in the United States implemented some changes? For example, in busy locations like airports, parks, tourist attractions, concerts and sporting events, a monitor outside the washroom could show how many stalls are available. Or, what if people paid a small entrance fee to guarantee that the restroom was clean and well…
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Social value requirement for public sector contracts comes into force
“Over £385bn was spent on public procurement in 2022 to 2023, making up almost a third of all public spending,” said CLC in the foreword to its guidance. “The Procurement Act 2023 enables a new approach – simplifying structures and providing more flexibility to those designing procurements. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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NAO: ‘Few credible contractors’ for public buildings maintenance
Property professionals have told the National Audit Office that there are “few credible contractors” for some types of government building maintenance. A shortage of contractors is one of the concerns the NAO highlights in a new report on the government’s £49bn maintenance backlog across the public estate. The public spending watchdog is calling on the…
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Why Proper Medical Waste Disposal Is Critical for Public Health and Safety
Medical waste disposal is a vital component of healthcare and environmental management. Improper handling of medical waste poses severe risks to public health, safety, and the environment, making its proper disposal essential. Medical waste, which includes items like used syringes, soiled bandages, and surgical instruments, requires specialized processes to ensure that it does not harm…
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Winners named for £800m Pagabo public sector framework
Several FM arms of tier 1 contractors are among the 27 companies appointed to a new public sector framework. The Total Facilities Management Framework has an estimated value of £814m and will run until January 2029 across eight UK areas. It will be managed by procurement provider Pagabo on behalf of contracting authority Red Kite…