Suppliers’ margin fears
2 April 2012
Contractors working with water companies are waiting to see how increased competition in the utility market will affect their relationships, writes David Arminas.
Many water companies are bracing themselves for tighter margins as competition increases, according to British Water, which represents civil contractors, engineering consultants and equipment manufacturers.
More water companies are moving towards framework agreements with their traditional construction contractors, said Paul Mullard, British Water’s commercial...