Southern Framework awards record £687m in first year

The 5th generation of Southern Construction Framework has shared a record £687m among its panel of  contractors in the first 12 months of operation.
The projects shared around the 20-strong panel of firms includes university and blue light facilities. Time and cost performance achieved by the firms also came in close to target.
In its annual audit, the framework providers said the pipeline for 2024/2025 remains strong with a further 10 projects being actively procured, including large