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Earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector dipped by 1.7% in September, according to the latest payroll data figures by Hudson Contract<\/a><\/h2>\n

The contractor earnings provided by Hudson Contract revealed subcontractors earn a weekly average of \u00a3889 based on 2,200 construction companies across England and Wales.<\/p>\n

Underlying demand remains strong for tradespeople with average earnings<\/a> 2.5% higher than the same month last year.<\/p>\n

The data shows Wales has the highest percentage change in earnings month on month, rising by 1.1% to \u00a3796 a week during September. This rise is maintained by the demand for housing and skills in the construction sector.<\/p>\n

Wales also has a high number of major construction projects including a \u00a3280m schools program.<\/p>\n

Roofing contractors performed well throughout September, with earnings rising by 2.6% to \u00a3834 per week in England and Wales. This was closely followed by scaffolding and lifting contractors who rose by 1.4% to \u00a3851. Similarly, bricklaying contractors were up 1% to \u00a3787.<\/p>\n

Managing director of Hudson Contract, Ian Anfield, said: \u201cBeyond the national headlines about Brexit-related uncertainty<\/a> in the construction sector, we see demand for housing remains high as does demand for highly skilled tradespeople.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe UK has a shortage of new homes and is way off government targets of 300,000 per year, managing 170,000 completions last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis means self-employed specialists will continue to be able to command a premium for their valuable services.\u201d<\/p>\n

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