Home Search
economic recovery - search results
If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
Monthly construction output perks up with 1.1% increase
The rise in monthly construction output comes after three consecutive monthly falls, with the value sitting at £15,422 million in January 2024.
How can data-led approaches provide stability in the 2024 construction market?
Richard Winson, director at Naismiths Analytics at national real estate consultancy Naismiths, says that data-led approaches based on reliable historical financial data and market insights can provide some level of stability in a challenging market.
Architects expect workload and staffing levels to fall, says RIBA
RIBA's Future Trends December 2023 shows optimism amongst larger practices, but expectations of falling architect workloads and staffing levels persevere.
UK construction sector in ‘significant financial distress’ with almost 8,000 firms...
The latest Begbies Traynor report showed that there were over 83,000 construction firms facing 'significant financial distress', more than any other UK industry.
Residential developer Watkin Jones reports £43m loss
Residential developer Watkin Jones has announced a £43m loss, which has been attributed to additional expenses incurred for building safety remedial works and restructuring.
How the right software can enable ambitious expansion in construction
In this eBook, Re-flow explores the crucial role the correct field management software can play in the expansion of your construction business.
Less pessimism, but challenges remain in RIBA’s Future Trends Report
The Royal Institute of British Architects's Future Trends Report for November 2023 suggests that both workloads and staffing will fall in the coming months.
Glenigan’s December Construction Index reveals 25% yearly drop in project starts
Glenigan's December Construction Index paints a bleak picture for the UK construction industry, with project starts plummeting 25% compared to last year. Residential and non-residential sectors were both impacted, signaling a challenging period for the built environment.
Glenigan review reveals a downturn in construction performance amid reduced project...
Glenigan has released the November 2023 edition of its Construction Review, focusing on construction performance leading up to October 2023.
RIBA survey reveals low confidence in architectural sector
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published its most recent Future Trends Survey, a monthly report on business and employment trends in the architectural sector.
UK construction in decline in every sector, warns Glenigan
Glenigan's latest construction index for November 2023 shows the UK construction sector is in universal decline, with the overall value of work commencing on site falling by a quarter.
5,919 construction companies in the UK are close to failure
According to the Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert report, 5,919 construction companies in the UK are in danger of going out of business.
Construction output expected to fall by 6.8% in 2023
Construction output is likely to decline by 6.8% in 2023, according to the CPA’s Autumn Forecasts.
Planning approvals up despite slowing project starts
Planning approvals were up 27% on 2022 levels, but have declined by 10% in the last three months to August, according to Glenigan.
Can modular solutions revive the construction industry’s economy?
David Harris, CEO of Premier Modular, reflects on the state of the construction industry's economy, the financial flexibility modular solutions offer and how this form of construction can inject hope into the industry’s future.
Glenigan’s August 2023 Construction Review reveals sluggish activity and low project...
Glenigan has released its August 2023 Construction Review, which shows stagnant construction activity and low project starts.
UK inflation falls to 6.8% – but recession is still possible
The ONS said the drop in UK inflation was mostly due to energy prices not rising as they did in July 2022, but the cost of living remains high.
Warm weather leads to first rise in construction output in three...
The latest ONS figures on monthly construction output saw the first rise of 1.6% in volume term for three months, from new work and repair and maintenance.
Marshalls announces 250 job cuts as new build housing declines
Building products manufacturer Marshalls has announced 250 job cuts and the closure of its factory in Carluke.
Construction project starts continue to slide on downhill trajectory, reports Glenigan
The Glenigan Index has reported that construction project starts were weak in June, as performance remains sluggish across the sector amid price inflation, interest spikes and economic uncertainty.
Construction output falls for third consecutive month as new work declines
The latest ONS figures for the month-on-month series show that construction output continues to fall, with a 0.2% decrease in volume terms.
Forterra staff face job losses as British brickmaker struggles
British brickmaker Forterra has announced that staff will be consulted on redundancies as it plans to cut £13m in costs.
How construction leaders can leverage data innovation in stronger approaches to...
Industry lead at Dropbox, Shirin Arnold, examines how technology and data innovation can be better utilised by the construction industry.
UK construction industry faces productivity setback, joining European downturn
Productivity in the UK construction industry is slowing down, bringing the sector back in line with its European counterparts.
Re-flow launches State of the Construction Industry Research Report 2023
Field management software provider Re-flow has launched its new State of the Construction Industry Research Report 2023, which explores the recent problems challenging the industry - from the war in Ukraine to the cost of living crisis.
Construction output in Great Britain sees decline in April
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released figures on construction output in Great Britain for April 2023.