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UK construction activity boomed in March with the purchasing managers’ index reaching 61.7 – the highest reading since the second half of 2014. This was a sharp rise on February’s 53.3 figure and significantly above the 50 no-change status with housebuilding the best performing category at 64 – the fastest growth since July 2020. Chartered […]
The collapse of corporate giant Carillion in January 2018, highlights a culture of financial deviance embedded at the heart of the UK construction sector, according to research by London South Bank University (LSBU). The research shows that, following the collapse of a major financial institution like Carillion, individuals and teams in the wider construction sector, […]
The project — which comprises a mix of two- to five-bedroom houses and bungalows, situated in the Cumbrian village of Hackthorpe — is being delivered by regional housebuilder, Genesis Homes, in a joint venture with Housing Growth Partnership (HGP). Genesis Homes approached UTB’s director of property development, Huw Jenkins, for the loan when its original […]
IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Total Activity Index registered 61.7 in March Robust growth in all major categories of construction activity during March Fastest rise in commercial work for six-and-a-half years Job creation accelerates to 27-month high The recovery in UK construction output gained considerable momentum in March, supported by robust rises in house building, […]
Amid increasing difficulty in finding insurance coverage for the architecture and construction sectors, architects accounted for more than a third of all professional indemnity claims submitted last year, a recent report from PolicyBee has revealed. Despite making up of just 6% of all policies and 10% of the total value, architects made 38% of all […]
CHAS Managing Directr Ian McKinnon The rollout of a new data-sharing agreement between the Common Assessment Standard providers means the benefits of qualifying for and specifying the scheme are greater than ever. CHAS, Managing Director Ian McKinnon explains more. What is the Common Assessment Standard? Since its launch in 2019, the Common Assessment Standard […]
Q&A: Alan Grant, Agility3 – leading digital transformation in construction Construction is one of the least-digitised industries in the UK, and this lack of digitalisation could be hampering construction companies in a very competitive marketplace. We speak with Alan Grant at Agility3, a leading solutions provider in the development of bespoke, high quality […]
Roofing and cladding fastening systems specialist EJOT UK has developed a new mechanical fastener solution to help installers save time and money when installing flat roofing with tapered insulation. The JBS-R/EcoTek combination brings together a high performing concrete screw (JBS-R 7.5) with a high-quality telescopic tubewasher (EcoTek) to provide a fixing solution that is adjustable […]
Improved levels of protection for electric vehicle (EV) charge points installed in warehouse and distribution centre car parks are provided by a new range of high-performance solutions from Brandsafe, the UK impact protection equipment specialist. There are currently in excess of 30,000 electric vehicle charge points across the UK in over 11,000 locations. Furthermore, […]
WAS THE LIGHT BULB THE DEATH OF MODERN CONSTRUCTION? The invention of the light bulb was one of the worst things to happen to the construction industry, says chartered engineer Lee Marshall, managing director of leading sustainable building services company Viridis. Here he explains why… THERE is no disputing the economic and social impact that […]
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