The men who got left behind
Puckett, Katie
The men who got left behind - 2007 - Building 272(8497) 14 September 2007, 26-29(4) .
Examines why the growth of framework agreements is endangering Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry, with reference to a survey by the National Federation of Builders. The survey found that one third of SME firms questioned had experienced a fall in work from the public sector and over half of respondents felt that public sector procurement practices had not helped SMEs. Looks at framework agreements in more detail, and compares the experiences of various SMEs. Provides brief advice on how to make frameworks work for SMEs.
United Kingdom--
The men who got left behind - 2007 - Building 272(8497) 14 September 2007, 26-29(4) .
Examines why the growth of framework agreements is endangering Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry, with reference to a survey by the National Federation of Builders. The survey found that one third of SME firms questioned had experienced a fall in work from the public sector and over half of respondents felt that public sector procurement practices had not helped SMEs. Looks at framework agreements in more detail, and compares the experiences of various SMEs. Provides brief advice on how to make frameworks work for SMEs.
United Kingdom--