M&E subcontractors prices rising faster than other trades

Specialisy M&E subcontractor prices are rising faster than all other trades despite a slowdown in overall construction activity.
A new survey of over 150 subcontractors released by Southern Construction Framework reveals that build costs for the M&E sector rose 7% in the second quarter compared to the previous year.
M&E packages, which account on average for around 20% of project construction costs, continue to face challenges such as high-profile insolvencies, a shortage of skilled