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flag UK launches £800M contract for public construction services amid housing crisis and payment delays.

flag The UK government launched a £800 million procurement program for construction professional services, including architecture, engineering, and project management, via the Crown Commercial Service on October 24, 2025. flag The contract, RM6242, aims to improve access to high-quality services for public sector projects across the country. flag Simultaneously, the industry continues to face challenges with delayed subcontractor payments, prompting calls for systemic reform. flag In London, emergency measures to accelerate housebuilding are being introduced, focusing on faster planning approvals, increased infrastructure funding, and private investment, amid persistent housing shortages and stalled developments.

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