Persimmon targets subcontractors in cost-cutting drive

Persimmon is looking to retender subcontractor packages more regularly as it looks to “share the cost pressures in this new challenging environment.”
The house building giant highlighted cost control measures in its latest results as sales continued to slump.
Group Chief Executive Dean Finch said said: “We are reviewing our subcontractor pricing on a more frequent basis to identify opportunities to secure increased savings. We are actively retendering sites to identify savings.