Construction Market Overview: January 2025 A monthly round up of key Construction Market Data and Forecasts including statistics from industry commentators and influencers. Construction output growth rebounds in November, but loses momentum for the end of 2024 Amidst economic uncertainty The ONS have published their […]
Modern Construction and Offsite Manufacture: A UK Perspective The construction industry in the UK constantly changing, driven by innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. Offsite Manufacture (OSM) and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are at the forefront of this, promising a faster, more sustainable way of delivering […]
Rising Employment Costs: A Growing Concern for the Construction Sector The construction sector, like many industries, is grappling with the rising costs of employment. From increasing wages to growing employer contributions and training costs, businesses are under pressure to manage their workforce budgets more effectively […]
Rooftop Solar Panel Opportunities – Planning Implications Potential Opportunities Installation of solar panels in sufficient quantities to produce substantial amounts of power currently presents difficulties. This is particularly so at ground level where available land is at a premium. There is, however, significant potential in […]
Construction Market Overview: November 2024 A monthly round up of key Construction Market Data and Forecasts including statistics from industry commentators and influencers. Mixed signals for UK construction showing positive growth despite continuing market pressures The ONS have published their construction output data for September […]
The Increasing Importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Architects  Construction CPD as a marketing tool For many construction product manufacturers, developing and delivering high-quality construction CPD is key to their marketing strategy to promote products and foster relationships with specifiers. Well-designed CPD programmes help […]
Roles and Responsibilities in Today’s Construction Project Team The construction of a building requires the collaboration of various professionals: Architects, Designers, Engineers, Contractors, and Sub-Contractors, all forming a cohesive construction project team to fulfil the Client’s vision. This team assembles for a specific project and […]
NPPF Update Consultation – Some significant points As a means of addressing the existing housing deficit, the Labour Government has proposed major changes to national planning policy. These include re-introduction of housing targets with the aim of delivering 1.5 million new homes over the next […]
Construction Market Overview: October 2024 A monthly round up of key Construction Market Data and Forecasts including statistics from industry commentators and influencers. Cautious Optimism for Construction growth going into 2025 following the Autumn Budget The Chancellor’s 2024 Autumn Budget brings key changes to the […]
The Impacts of the Autumn Budget on the UK Construction Sector The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2024 introduces a substantial fiscal package with significant implications for the UK Construction Sector. With £100 billion allocated to capital investment and £5 billion for housing, it targets infrastructure growth, […]