Unpredictable, stop-start procurement by government is having a damaging effect on the civil engineering industry and holding back development of the UK’s infrastructure. Dramatic slowdowns are followed by hectic periods of activity. Poor planning means public sector projects often have to compete with each other for resources, increasing the cost to the taxpayer. This cycle of boom and bust has made it very difficult for companies to make long-term investment in skills and innovation. Civil engineering employers have been unable to attract and retain skilled staff in sufficient numbers.
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