Market forecast: Maintaining margins
Technically the construction industry is in a recession, but many firms continue to report stable activity levels for now
Market forecast: Holding steady?
Technically the construction industry is in a recession, but many firms continue to report stable activity levels for now
Market forecast: Consistently uncertain
Construction data – both hard and soft – remains consistently inconsistent. Overall construction activity is slowing, but this doesn’t tell the full story
Market forecast: Carry on regardless
The UK construction industry maintained notable growth rates and posted high output numbers but uncertainty endures on both the domestic and international stage
Market forecast: Still on the up
The trend continues for rising optimism and workload, though materials costs and wage rates are also increasing, while market uncertainty may have some surprises to pull, says Michael Hubbard of Aecom
Market forecast: Medium term limbo
Brexit continues to cause uncertainty, with increasingly mixed views about the medium-to-long-term emerging across the market. But as Michael Hubbard of Aecom reports, for now, business is looking good
Market forecast: Not the whole story
As we look at the Q2 figures, people are ready to blame Brexit for plunging the UK construction economy into a darker period. But the reality is more complex. Michael Hubbard of Aecom reports
Construction growth prospects downgraded again by Experian
Experian publishes chastening set of forecasts - before it’s even estimated likely impact of Brexit
Infrastructure: Land regeneration for housing
We consider the complex, multidisciplinary nature of land regeneration and how housing need and government policy are driving increased demand
Market forecast: Certain uncertainty
Q1 sees the UK construction industry with a more uncertain outlook but it’s not all down to the EU referendum – there are a number of complex factors at play
Brexit fears prompt further Experian downgrades
Construction ouput forecasts for next two years
Market forecast: Pressure drop
Market conditions remain positive across the country, but boosts to regional activity put the squeeze on local supply chains and tender prices
Market forecast: A change of mood
With demand outstripping supply, selectivity was the dominant theme for contractors this year. And a failure to attract tenderers led to more creative approaches to procurement. But will these changes be lasting or is this just the current stage of a cyclical process?
Construction output to grow by 3.6% in 2016
Latest forecast from Experian show output for all construction work to hit £142bn in 2017
Economics: Market forecast
Revised figures for Q1 2015 saw market pricing volatility increase, with a project’s attractiveness playing a crucial role in this current trend. Michael Hubbard of Aecom reports
Market forecast: Growing pains
Strong output demand has stretched the industry across the supply chain, with increased tender prices triggered by capacity constraints only the most salient sign of strain. Michael Hubbard of Aecom reports
Market forecast: Speed shift
The recovery rolls on with expectations of tender price increases still firm. But a change of pace in activity is expected to emerge this year. Michael Hubbard and John O’Neill of Aecom report
Market forecast: Rolling on
Rising price levels still reflect an industry in relatively rude health, despite ongoing capacity issues and question marks over the global economy
Market forecast: Overall improvement
Q2 2014 saw tender prices and overall activity pick up the pace, largely due to the housing sector. While the demand for skilled trades has led to increases in day rates and wages
Market 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