The news has been filled this week with details of plans to cut school building projects. In total, this affects 715 schools and the $55 billion Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.
The consequences of this decision not only affects the schools, but has a major impact on both the construction and demolition industries within the UK. This is 715 projects that no longer need any demolition work, and 715 lost construction contracts.
The UK Contractors Group (UKCG) has responded to the decision by stating that they already argued the BSF programme could be simplified, and that contractors have been paying unnecessary costs because of it. They now plan to work with the government to conduct some sample projects in 14 areas so as not to waste the expenditure that has already gone into specific projects. The outlook seems to be clarification is required from the government going forward, and UKCG working to deliver efficiencies in line with government requirements.
We have uploaded a list showing the mpact this has had on BSF schools by local authority, you can download the list here (PDF)
We have also uploaded the speech given in parliament by Education Secretary Michael Gove. You can download it here (PDF)
July 9, 2010
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