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Construction
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Construction growth predicted to rise by 2.7% in 2019 after flat 2018
The latest forecasts undertaken by the Construction Products Association predicts no growth in construction output for 2018. -
Ministers urged to intervene on Carillion hospital with delays to cost up to £125m
West Midlands mayor Andy Street is demanding the government move quickly so work can commence at the Midland Metropolitan Hospital. -
‘Beast from the East’ provides hammer blow to construction in March
The latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK construction purchasing managers' index says construction output fell at the fastest pace since July 2016. -
Faults in procurement and construction led to Scottish school defects, report says
An Account Commission report says that Scottish councils need to ensure regular inspections of its buildings are carried out after defects were found. -
House of Lords committee launches inquiry into construction sector’s poor productivity
The House of Lords science and technology committee has launched an investigation into why the industry is struggling. -
Brexit remains the biggest threat to construction, says Galliford Try boss
Galliford Try managing director Mark Baxter tells Holyrood that labour migration will pose a big threat to the industry. -
UK construction sector declines for ninth consecutive period
The latest data from the ONS showed construction output levels had reached the lowest level since 2012. -
Up to 200 jobs at Lagan Construction Group under threat
Lagan Construction Group companies are set to go into administration leaving 200 jobs at risk. -
Plans unveiled for world's tallest wooden skyscraper by 2041
Sumitomo Forestry has revealed the plans to create the 70-storey skyscraper to mark the firm’s 350th anniversary in 2041. -
Mace to take on £350m Stevenage town centre regeneration project
Mace has been appointed as the developer for a town centre regeneration project in Stevenage next year.