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Housebuilding slump leads to steepest decline in construction output since May...
September PMI data saw the sharpest decline in construction output since mid-2020, with a housebuilding slump, declining new orders and low expectations to blame.
Navigating a turbulent construction economy: Challenges and opportunities amidst uncertain times
In this article, Rebecca Larkin, head of Construction Research at the Construction Products Association (CPA) explores the challenges and future of the construction economy amidst a turbulent economic climate.
Why construction businesses need to do more to support neurodiversity
CEO of Healix Health Services Ian Talbot explores why construction businesses must embrace neurodiversity-or risk falling behind.
Unite Construction strike ballot to consult NAECI workers this week
In their largest construction strike ballot to date, Unite will ask 3,000 NAECI members if they want to take action over the dispute on next year's wages.
T-level construction students are the future of the industry, says Actis
The first tranche of successful T-level construction students whose results were released in the last few days, is in the vanguard of helping transform an industry struggling to find skilled tradespeople.
How beneficial have regulations been in building a responsible construction payment...
As the government’s Payment Practices & Performance Regulations are set to expire on 6 April 2024, Payapps reflect on how the beneficial regulations have been in building a more responsible construction payment culture.
Industry concerned over the impact of CE marking on construction products
Manufacturers have urged the government to consider construction products after the decision to extend the European CE marking system indefinitely.
Discussing digital transformation and the future of construction with Graitec’s Vicky...
PBC Today sat down with Graitec Executive Vice President Vicky Davenport to discuss all things construction software, BIM, and emerging technologies.
UK construction output bounces back in July
The most recent CIPS PMI construction data has shown a return to growth in UK construction output for July.
Global demand for UK construction exports and expertise could generate £11.5bn
Research from Mace suggests that a 0.6% increase in UK construction exports could generate an additional £11.5bn and create over 140,000 jobs in the UK.
Construction’s capacity crunch: The industry must be more creative
The aftershocks of the pandemic and subsequent periods of economic difficulty have made real estate and infrastructure delivery harder to achieve. Rising material prices and interest rates, a constrained supply chain and a severe skills shortage have led to a capacity crunch in these sectors.
Decarbonising the health sector with modular construction
As the climate crisis intensifies, the need for sustainable healthcare facilities to support growing demand is becoming more vital than ever. Dan Allison, divisional director of Premier Modular, explores the benefits and opportunities offered by modular construction can aid in decarbonising the health sector.
Construction output falls for third consecutive month as new work declines
The latest ONS figures for the month-on-month series show that construction output continues to fall, with a 0.2% decrease in volume terms.
Payapps launches Construction Payment Practices Review
Construction payment software provider Payapps has launched a new paper, 'Construction payment practices review: Building a responsible payment culture', which discusses the latest payment practice regulations, and how companies can ensure fair payment using technology.
Host of ‘This Old House’ Kevin O’Connor talks about the future...
Kevin O'Connor, the host of the Emmy-winning home-improvement series This Old House, discusses where his life in construction, and the future of the industry.
Catherine Campbell: Leading the way for women in engineering and sustainable...
To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, we spoke to Catherine Campbell, a sustainability and quality engineer for AG Paving and Building Products.
Strongest rise in new orders since April 2022 raises construction output
Construction PMI's for May 2023 found that output increased at the fastest pace for three months, although house building remains laggard.
Carbon information management: Reducing embodied emissions in construction
Industry group ZERO has taken up the mission to raise awareness of embodied carbon and revolutionise the way we approach construction-related emissions with carbon information management.
Mental health in construction remains a major concern
According to a new study on Mental health in construction, 82% of builders in the UK suffer mental health problems due to work-related issues.
Construction activity continues to grow in the UK, according to April...
Construction activity continues to grow unevenly as commercial building soars, but house bbuilding struggles.
UK construction workloads on the rise despite lingering labour shortages
RICS’ UK Construction Monitor Q1 2023 reports that workloads in the UK construction industry had risen in the first three months of the year, but finance, material, and labour shortages remain a serious issue.
Significant construction skills shortages hinder the industry
According to a recent study, there are significant construction skills shortages in the industry, with only 8% of roles being filled.
AFIG takes home top honors for innovation in SME finance sector
AFIG has been awarded the prestigious Innovation in the SME Finance Sector award at the Business Money Facts Awards 2023.
A contractors guide to managing retention in construction
Retention in construction is an important aspect of managing projects, as it ensures payment to contractors after completion of milestones within the project timeline. By following this guide, contractors will have the knowledge necessary to negotiate better deals with clients while managing contractual risk more effectively.
Recession resilience- what construction can learn from historic challenges
Adrian Buttress, managing director of specialist supplier PermaGroup, describes why the construction industry is more recession resilient than you might think.
Adverse weather and economic uncertainty see construction output drop in January...
The latest ONS figures on construction show a decrease of 1.7% in monthly output, attributed to economic uncertainty increasing customer hesitancy and general delays.