Commercial

HS2 drives £10Bn economic uplift in the West Midlands


Data points to an economic uplift of £10Bn in the region over the next ten years.

Annual construction increase despite quarterly drop


Latest ONS figures reveal that annual construction output has  increased for the third consecutive year despite a quarterly drop.

Biodiversity boost through new developments


In a world first, developers in England are now required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments.

PMI shows optimism at two-year high


Construction business optimism is at a two-year high according to the latest PMI survey.

Construction sees most insolvencies


The construction sector is experiencing the highest number of insolvencies of any industry in the UK.

Construction slowdown predicted as UK economy stagnates


Total output across the UK construction industry is set to fall this year, according to the latest forecast from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).

Finding Eden


Record-breaking sustainable office, Eden, has reached practical completion, creating a new gem on Salford’s skyline.

A year of procurement, politics and productivity


With 2024 shaping up to have a great deal of changes through political, economic and legislative changes, Simon Toplass, group CEO of Pagabo is looking at the year ahead

Construction output sees Autumn fall


The latest ONS reporting on construction output has revealed a fall in activity over Autumn 2023.

Sustained slump in activity since September


The latest PMI® data has been released looking at construction activity over the last month.