Construction

Brexit uncertainty sees UK construction slump into contraction

After nearly a year of continued growth, the latest figures show a drop in UK construction as the Brexit deadline approaches.

4 years 2 weeks ago
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.

4 years 1 month ago
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

4 years 1 month ago
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.

4 years 2 months ago
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.

4 years 5 months ago
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.

4 years 6 months ago
'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.

4 years 7 months ago
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.

4 years 7 months ago
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.

4 years 7 months ago
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.

4 years 8 months ago