Contract awards to suppliers hit year-high in July

The value of contracts awarded to suppliers reached a year-high last month with 7.6bn of work in July according to industry expert Barbour ABI’s latest analysis.
A 184% monthly increase in the industrial sectors, including manufacturing, warehouses, and military projects was the driving force behind the uptick, alongside a positive month for infrastructure.
Infrastructure contributed £2bn in contract awards, mainly from renewable power generation, and the commercial sector also had a