M&E sector leads rise in subcontractor tender activity

Subcontractor tender activity is on the rise despite lingering concerns about projects crossing the line to start construction.
The latest survey of around 150 package contractors by leading framework provider Southern Construction Framework reveals tender activity improved 3.2% in the first three months of 2024.
M&E firms saw the biggest rise in demand to price work, up 9.5%, while drylining subcontractors also enjoyed a 6.7% rise.
This rise in activity is being driven in the main by both r