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Earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector increased by 3.5% last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract<\/a><\/h2>\n

Analysis of December payroll data for more than 2,200 construction companies in England and Wales reveals a weekly average of \u00a3948 for subcontractors<\/a>. This is the highest figure since Hudson Contract started analysing subcontractor earnings<\/a> in March 2008.<\/p>\n

The rise represents the third successive month of growth.<\/p>\n

Hudson Contract\u2019s regional breakdown shows the South East had the strongest growth, with earnings up 6% to \u00a3983, followed by Yorkshire and Humber, up 5.9% to \u00a3885, and the East of England, up 5.6% to \u00a31,011.<\/p>\n

Strong demand for skilled tradespeople<\/h3>\n

Ian Anfield, managing director of Hudson Contract, said: \u201c2019 ended strongly for freelance tradespeople as construction companies moved to finish projects ahead of Christmas.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the general election out of the way and a majority government in place, businesses can plan ahead for the future with more confidence and start to invest again, which is good news for the construction sector and the wider economy as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anfield added: \u201cThe latest PMI shows that optimism has rebounded to a nine-month high and points to a softening decline in staffing numbers. These findings are consistent with our latest pay trends analysis which shows strengthening demand for skilled tradespeople.”<\/p>\n

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