Business

Planning for the Future of Aggregate Logistics


As the UK takes its first steps to recovery from the pandemic, construction activity is expanding at its fastest pace since June 1997

How Can SME Developers Gain a Competitive Edge in the Market?


SME developers are not on top today. 40 years ago, 2 out of every 5 new builds in the UK were carried out by small housebuilders;

House Prices Rise Again in September


Average house prices in the UK increased by 11.8% over the year to September 2021, this has risen from 10.2% in August 2021.

Budget 2021: Tax Increases Must be Carefully Measured


Any tax increases the Government might be planning to recoup some of the money spent dealing with the pandemic must be carefully measured

Creative Ideas for Mitigating Unpredictable Costs


It will come as no surprise to anyone in the construction industry that we have a real issue with unpredictable costs

Construction Output Slows for Another Month


Construction Output in the UK has fallen once again for another consecutive month falling to 0.2% in August 2021

Materials and Labour Shortages Threaten Recovery


Subcontractors throughout the UK are struggling to take advantage of the economy reopening due to supply chain issues,

Jobs Supported by £650bn Investment


In an ambitious National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline the Government has set out how £650bn of private and public investment

Construction Businesses Invited to Summit


Firms, public/private sector bodies that are involved in the construction industry in the North East have been invited to an emergency summit

Construction Output Falls in July


Construction Output has fallen for a fourth consecutive month in July 2021 falling by 1.6% in volume terms