Programme delays on highway works usually start with assumptions about control and responsibility between packages. We explain how main contractors use site engineering to prevent avoidable delays and protect commercial performance on Section 278, Section 38 and civils framework schemes.

Utility records searches and PAS 128 surveys are often confused, but they serve different purposes at different project stages. We explain what each delivers, how they impact design and construction, and when UK contractors should use each option for cost, safety, and compliance.

Design and build only work when you know what’s above and below ground. Discover how topo + utility surveys lead to smarter, safer project starts.