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WEB23 Aug 24. Amit Vadgama, principal building surveyor at Pick Everard, discusses the everyday NHS maintenance that is contributing positively to our communities, amid infrastructure spending concerns and hospital building. UK Construction Media has the latest news from the UK Building & Construction …
Record pipeline of clean cheap energy projects
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Millions of homes and businesses across Britain will be powered by a new supply of clean, cheap, homegrown energy as a record number of projects receive funding through the government’s most successful renewables auction to date. In a key milestone towards delivering clean power by 2030, the latest …
2024 Construction predictions - UK Construction Online
WEBJan 8, 2024 · 2024 Construction predictions. 8 Jan 24. 2023 has been a major year for construction, bringing significant change. Most notably, legislation reform, particularly around building safety and sustainability which have been major drivers, with many businesses now adapting to new laws. Other areas …
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UK construction costs set to rise by up to 3.8% in 2024
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Construction costs in the UK are predicted to rise by 3 – 3.8% this year, following an increase of 4.1% in 2023. Increases will challenge construction firms, which will need to develop new processes and capabilities to keep costs under control and projects on track. The findings are shared in How to navigate 2024: Balancing challenge with ...
£5.5M Nottingham retrofit decarbonisation project starts
WEB3 days ago · Because of this, SBS and MTVH carried out additional works to ensure the safety of residents including a full assessment of the stanchions, concrete foundation slabs, and chicken mesh wire. Almost 80 properties are set to receive life changing retrofit decarbonisation measures in East Leake, Nottinghamshire in a £5.5M project.
Construction 2021: A year in review - UK Construction Online
WEBDec 23, 2021 · Skills shortage. In June 2021, the ONS reported that the number of EU workers seeking jobs in the UK has dropped by 17%. But unlike the supply issues, the UK’s skills shortage began long before the UK’s departure from the EU. In 2018, the ONS reported that construction had fallen out of the list of top 10 jobs for people aged 22-29.
Renaker secures Manchester skyscraper development
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Manchester City Council has green-lighted the development on Deansgate that will consist of five skyscrapers once built. The largest building, called Plot D, is set to be 71-storeys tall, at 213 metres (698 ft). While the other four, called Contour, will range from 47- to 51-storeys tall. The development will fit into the masterplan for the ...
Construction ramps up pace - UK Construction Online
WEBAug 30, 2024 · The headline S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®) rose sharply to 55.3 in July from 52.2 in June. The reading signalled a marked monthly expansion in total activity in the construction sector, extending the current sequence of growth to five months. While the rate of …
Construction output sees strong rise - UK Construction Online
WEBJun 8, 2023 · The overall rise in construction order books was the strongest recorded since April 2022. Finally, construction companies remain upbeat about their growth prospects for the year ahead. Around 45% of the survey panel expect an increase in output levels, while only 14% predict a decline. That said, the degree of positive sentiment slipped to a ...