All Data articles – Page 22
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CommentIt’s not all doom and gloom
A Brexit is a real economic risk but a vote to remain could see sunshine replace the gloom in the second half of the year
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FeaturesGlobal city focus: Sydney
Sydney has a strong government with clear plans and the financing to achieve growth. Ciara Walker and Stephen Taylor from Arcadis explore Sydney’s massive investment in infrastructure to reconnect and regenerate the city
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FeaturesTracker: March 2016
The construction activity index returned to growth following successive decreases in January and February, but the repair and maintenance index had a poor month with a 13-point fall
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FeaturesLead times: Jan - Mar 2016
After a period of increase due to heavier workloads, lead times seem to be levelling off. But fit-out and finishing trades are still in hot demand
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NewsBarbour ABI's April market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for April is now available to download
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NewsLendlease takes top spot in contractor tables
Firm charge up both tables after securing big contract wins in London and Liverpool
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CommentBrexit strategy
Uncertainty around the EU referendum is hampering commercial activity while private housing continues to grow
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FeaturesWhole-life carbon: Structural systems
The embodied carbon of a non-domestic development can be altered to a significant degree depending on the choice of materials used in its structural system
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NewsCPA downgrades growth projections again
‘Brexit’ fears, global economic jitters and skills shortages blamed for latest drop
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FeaturesCost model: Retail distribution centres
A growing urban population with complex buying behaviours will require a dynamic and agile logistics network from UK retailers keen to make the most of this fast-moving market
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FeaturesSustainability: Energy efficiency
We all know the benefits of energy efficiency in buildings, yet the amount of investment in carbon reduction is still well below the level needed to hit upcoming targets
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FeaturesTracker: February 2016
The construction activity index suffers a contraction, with many sub-sectors following suit. But the orders index continues to improve
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Building intelligence: Q4 2015
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that total construction output was up for the third consecutive year, but the rate of growth is slowing
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FeaturesInfrastructure update: Smart motorways
Smart motorways could solve rising traffic volumes and congestion in the UK, and have led to Highways England finding an extra third of capacity in our existing motorway network
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NewsKier grabs top spot in contractor tables
Balfour Beatty, Willmott Dixon and ISG also enjoy strong months for contract wins
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CommentReasons to be cheerful
Output might have dropped in January but it turns out construction ended 2015 better than we thought
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NewsBarbour ABI's March market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for March is now available to download
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FeaturesCost update Q4 2015
Labour costs continue to be the primary driver of building cost inflation in last year’s final quarter, with a mixed picture still for building materials
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FeaturesGlobal city focus: China's Pearl River Delta
Connectivity between the cities of China’s Pearl River Delta is key to economic development. Investment in advanced infrastructure is creating the world’s first ‘megalopolis’
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FeaturesTracker: January 2016
Despite falling in January the construction activity index remains in positive territory, with the repair and maintenance sector reaching its highest value since July 2014