Core Five tender price index remains steady as contractors compete to fill order books

By Dave Rogers2026-10-16T08:00:00

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London QS warns ‘significant resources’ being tied up on lengthy PCSAs

London QS Core Five has said its tender price index remains unchanged with a lull in demand keeping a lid on rises.

In its autumn update, the firm said sentiment remains subdued and added: “Not all the increased costs are being passed on. Low demand and a need to fill pipeline mean margins are absorbing the brunt.

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