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Construction
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UK construction suffers from its lowest annual growth since 2012
After the latest data showed that output fell 2.8% month-on-month in December, the government is being urged to instil more confidence. -
Looming Brexit deadline blamed for construction growth hitting 10-month low
The latest IHS Markit Construction Index, shows output has fallen to its lowest point in 10 months, dropping from 52.8 in December to 50.6 in January -
Irish construction expected to grow by 20% despite more skills shortage concerns
Only 15% of industry feel equipped to deal with the looming skills shortage, despite a positive outlook on growth for 2019 in Ireland. -
UK construction grows at slowest pace in six months
The Markit/CIPS UK Construction purchasing managers’ index fell below expectations to 52.1 in September, from 52.9 in August. -
Plans submitted for £250m urban village on Newcastle Quayside
North Yorkshire developer Newby has lodged plans for 1,500 new homes, along Newcastle Quayside in the city. -
'25% by 2025' - Balfour vow to streamline and transform construction process
Balfour Beatty is committing to the reduction of work undertaken onsite by 25% by 2025 to help boost productivity and deliver certainty. -
Private sector push underpinned investment levels within leisure reaching £9.4bn
The latest findings from AMA Research show the growing importance of the entertainment and leisure sector to construction output. -
UK construction output rebounds after a difficult start to 2018
Construction growth in the UK aided by the warmer weather picked up by 0.9% in the three months to June, according to the ONS. -
Infrastructure needs won’t be met unless sector undergoes radical overhaul, report says
A report by the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee says off-site manufacture can help to increase productivity in the construction sector. -
New transparent procurement approach among raft of items for construction strategy
The ICE is calling for a new procurement approach as the body claims a closer relationship between the government and the industry is needed.