SMEs
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HS2 reveals £7.9bn in contracts awarded to 2,000 businesses
High-speed rail link is ‘helping keep businesses afloat’ amidst difficult economic conditions. -
HS2 contracts tip in favour of Northamptonshire truck firm
Work on high speed rail project brings new jobs and investment boost to GCN Tipper Hire. -
AECOM developing SME partnerships as new appointment made
Clara Matty joins AECOM as SME relationship manager to help develop SME strategy. -
New guide to help SMEs get to grips with net zero
New guide launched specifically designed to help SMEs with practical and tangible advice on net zero. -
HS2 and CECA announce partnership agreement
New partnership designed to help boost civil engineering SME supply chain. -
SMEs urge government to fully commit to HS2 eastern leg
Industry survey shows overwhelming support for completing HS2 in full. -
Big-hitters team up to offer free diversity training for SMEs
HS2, Highways England, Network Rail and TfL are offering free diversity training to help SMEs secure future contracts. -
New Prompt Payment Code slashes waiting time to 30 days
New rules to tackle late payment culture welcomed as a vital part of post-Covid recovery. -
Network Rail spending with SMEs exceeds £2.5bn in 2019-20
First time Network Rail SME spending has exceeded £2.5bn in a single financial year. -
Road bonds pose threat to construction SMEs recovery
Road Bonds are well-intentioned, but are now starting to pose a threat to construction SMEs in the recovery, says Scott Macphail.