The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has published a new report on its findings following research into the effect of public sector procurement processes on the construction industry, and in particular, Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). 

We cannot fail to notice the increasing number of wind turbines appearing on the horizon.  The current prevalence of climate change issues and the need to protect depleting fossil fuels means that the use of renewable energy has come to the forefront.  Indeed, the government has signed up to the binding EU target of generating 20% of energy from renewable sources by 2020, wind power being one of them.