All inflation articles
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NewsDeclining workload adding pressure to construction firms, says Arcadis
Consultant predicts 5-6% tender price inflation from 2026 onwards
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NewsLondon tender price inflation to rise, says T&T Alinea
Prices to jump markedly from next year as recovery quickens, consultant adds
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NewsOutput grows again but housing continues to stutter
Latest PMI data says commercial and civils activity on the rise
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NewsConstruction returns to growth despite lingering concerns over margins
Improving economic conditions see output increase after six month lull, according to latest PMI data
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NewsInflation falling but could still add more than £1.5bn to government’s spending bill, Currie & Brown warns
Consultant says cost spikes in UK heading south
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NewsOutput to sink by 2% this year as inflation continues drag on housing work, CPA warns
Newbuild housing and RMI sectors to both slump by 4% this year before recovering in 2025, according to new forecast
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FeaturesRed Sea crisis: how worried does construction really need to be?
With disruption to shipping being caused by Houthi rebels, industry leaders give their views on the ramifications for the supply chain
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CommentIs 2024 already lost to dithering and delay?
The last few years have not been easy but we will have to wait a little longer before the outlook starts to improve, writes Richard Steer
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NewsInflation and interest rates continue to blunt growth, Gleeds report warns
The consultancy firm’s latest survey also reveals that a majority of contractors predict there will be a Labour victory at the next general election
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CommentProcrastination over HS2 is the one thing we don’t need right now
Rishi Sunak’s dithering and doubting over key infrastructure projects and the green agenda is damaging the UK’s prospects for economic growth and our global reputation, writes Richard Steer
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NewsCovid bidding strategies persisting as contractors look to offset inflation risk, RLB finds
RLB tender price forecast said establishment of ‘non-standard’ approaches could favour larger firms
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CommentSunak and Starmer should give construction the attention it deserves
There is an opportunity for the two biggest parties to put the built environment front and centre, writes Richard Steer
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NewsHousing market’s woes blunt Travis Perkins numbers
Builders merchant says pre-tax profit fell one third in first half
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CommentM&S Oxford Street: Not just any planning decision – a Michael Gove planning decision…
The secretary of state’s intervention in this case is bizarre, illogical, unhelpful and politically motivated, writes Gleeds chairman Richard Steer
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NewsSharp drop in manufacturing prices paves way for easing of material inflation, experts say
Input prices fell by nearly 3% last month after a 0.4% rise in May
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NewsConstruction insolvencies up one third on last year
Rise in late and failed payment claims suggest situation could get worse
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NewsLondon out of world’s 10 most expensive cities to build in, says T&T
UK markets overtaken by secondary cities in America
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NewsHousing market’s woes set to blunt Travis Perkins profit
Builders merchant says exepcted recovery in setor has not happened
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NewsTravis Perkins’ first quarter sales down in wake of housing market’s struggles
Builders merchant says full-year performance will be in line with market expectations
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CommentMaterial prices are stabilising – which points to a moderation in new build inflation
Allan Wilén of Glenigan analyses recent construction market figures highlighted by Building’s trends and prices data dashboard