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CommentWhat's driving firms to the wall?
KPMG’s director of restructuring Martin Kelly explains why voluntary insolvency figures have jumped 20%
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NewsOutlook not as bleak as ONS suggests, says CPA
Construction Products Association data shows a big improvement in sales for manufacturers
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NewsVoluntary insolvencies jump 20%
There were 586 voluntary liquidations in Q1 2010 compared to 486 in the previous quarter
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FeaturesCost model: City of London offices
With uncertain prospects for finance, recovery in office development is likely to remain cautious. Refurbishment and reuse will remain alternatives but the low-carbon agenda will transform both these and new build, say Iain Parker and Graham Jones of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company
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NewsConstruction growth slows in April
Economists blame slowdowns in the housing and civil engineering sectors
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NewsHousing stats: registrations rise again
Both public and private sector registrations were up on last year in March, hitting a three-year high
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FeaturesCountry focus: India
Strong demand for construction activity in India continues, partly due to infrastructure needs and rising expectations of improved living standards
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Uncertainty rules
Tender prices are still falling while material prices and wages are rising, says Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company. All these bank holidays aren’t helping either
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FeaturesBuilding Intelligence Q4 2010
Experian Marketing Information Services’ analysis predicts last year’s strong growth will not be matched in 2011 as demand in the private sector is unlikely to outweigh public sector cuts
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Lead times: January-March 2011
Despite some components being harder to find and enquiries up, lead times remain overwhelmingly stable, with only two sectors reporting an increase in the last quarter. Brian Moone of Mace reports
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Planning stats: residential projects and approvals
March’s data shows that projects and approvals are on the rise, up from last month
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Spotlight: Sustaining lead times
Lead times are the best way to put yourself ahead of the market and stay competitive in these tough economic times, says Brian Moone. But how do you sustain this once demand picks up?
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FeaturesWhy the Green Deal won't work for non-domestic buildings
The government’s Green Deal promises to revolutionise the UK’s energy efficiency. But can it deliver financial savings? Richard Quartermaine of Cyril Sweett investigated the payback implications of four non-domestic buildings, and the results are not encouraging …
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FeaturesCost model: small projects
In these difficult economic times, small projects are not to be sniffed at. David Holmes and Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, cost up some of the most common kinds
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FeaturesSpecialist costs: Steel and concrete
Steel and concrete subcontractor turnovers have taken a double hit as the price of raw materials has surged and work dried up. Despite no improvement to the short-term outlook, Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, sees a glimmer of hope from 2013
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NewsHousing stats: Residential projects and approvals
Compared with the previous month, February’s data shows an upturn, especially in the South-east
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FeaturesThe Tracker: Early risers
Orders remain low and the bleak employment outlook continues. However, tender enquiries did rise, as did the overall UK index. Experian Marketing Information Services provides the latest figures
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FeaturesWorld in action: Top global markets
Global construction spend will reach £7.5tn by 2020, according to a report out this week. But only a tiny fraction of that will take place on UK soil. So where are the predicted hotspots and how can you tap into the world’s fastest growing markets?
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FeaturesCountry focus: Saudi Arabia
Investment opportunities are rife in Saudi Arabia at the moment, thanks to a growing economy and population. Colin Morris from EC Harris, reports
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FeaturesCost update: Q4 2010
Our quarterly analysis of costs and prices shows the construction industry being squeezed by falling tenders and rising materials prices. Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, reports