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CommentPlaying it safe: Frameworks can steady the construction ship in these choppy waters
In a time of uncertainty and reduced market confidence, frameworks can keep the industry moving forwards with the right level of fair and transparent competition – with added safeguards, legislative guidance, and core benefits that feed economies of scale, writes Simon Toplass.
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