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FeaturesTracker: April 2014
Construction activity showed a slight fall in the third month of the year but remained in positive territory, pointing towards a period of sustained expansion. Experian Economics reports
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FeaturesCost update Q1 2014
New housing construction is primary reason for total construction increase since Q3 2013. Total employment figures increase year-on-year
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FeaturesOn track for a good year?
Indicators for Q1 2014 show the economy began the year strongly, but the challenge remains to ensure the growth is sustainable. Michael Dall presents highlights of Barbour ABI’s latest monthly Economic Construction Market Review, with a special focus on the infrastructure sector
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NewsBarbour ABI's May market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for May is now available to download
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FeaturesGlobal infrastructure: Comparing costs across countries
Calculating what projects cost in different parts of the world can be fraught with problems, including difficulties in comparing like for like across regions and fluctuating exchange rates. Turner Townsend has adopted a purchasing parity power methodology to arrive at intelligent comparisons of international costs
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals in April
Berkeley Group is top housing client, while regional development activity is up in the Midlands and the North
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FeaturesCountry focus: France
The pace of recovery, both in construction and in the wider economy, remains stubbornly slow across the Channel. Charlotte Ho-Souto of Arcadis EC Harris and Barbra Carlisle of EC Harris examine the dynamics driving the French building sector
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NewsContractors facing the squeeze as costs rise
Construction Products Association trade survey finds fourth consecutive quarter of growth, but firms experiencing rising materials and labour costs
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NewsCivils firms report upturn, but fear skills crunch
Civils firms report rising workloads and orders, but are facing increasing difficulties in finding skilled employees
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NewsHousing continues to drive construction recovery
Growth revised up to 0.6% in first quarter, with year-on-year growth of 5.4% driven by 23% increase in housing
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NewsHousing stats: New-build sales and completions in March 2014
Both completions and registrations are up year on year across private and public sectors
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FeaturesLead times: January - March 2014
Increased enquiries and workload are now affecting most trades throughout the industry, which is showing in increasing lead times. Brian Moone of Mace Business School reports
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NewsRate of construction recovery slows
Latest construction PMI survey finds recovery continued in April, albeit at a slower rate than over the past six months
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NewsBig six contractors facing increasing cash flow pressure
Analysis shows UK’s biggest contractors now have an aggregate net debt of £328m
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NewsConstruction growth hit by storms, but economy still on the up
UK economy grows 0.8% in first quarter of the year, but construction posts just 0.3% growth after being hit by bad weather
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FeaturesTracker: March 2014
Construction activity showed a slight fall in the third month of the year but remained in positive territory, pointing towards a period of sustained expansion. Experian Economics reports
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FeaturesSpring in our step
Business indicators point to plenty of momentum in the economy as household consumption expands and employment rises. Michael Dall presents highlights of Barbour ABI’s latest monthly Economic Construction Market Review, with a special focus on the education sector
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Rebound on track
Although Q1 2014 saw output and price levels taper off, the overall direction of the industry remains encouraging, especially considering its supply and skills constraints
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NewsConstruction primed for 4.5% growth this year
Construction Products Association revises up forecast from 3.4% as surge in private housing and infrastructure drives recovery
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals in March 2014
Housing activity continues to be focused on London and the South-east; Taylor Wimpey tops the clients list