Despite recent reports that construction in the Midlands, specifically the East Midlands, has been struggling in recent months, recent research has demonstrated that Specialist Contractors in the area are actually at the least risk of insolvency in the UK. An insolvency trade body named R3 surveyed twelve areas throughout the UK to check for risk… Continue reading Midlands Construction Amongst The Most Stable in the UK
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Construction Industry Shows Signs of Recovery
There was a lot made about the potential contraction of the Construction industry in recent months, with a number of surveys and statistics showing that the industry has been struggling somewhat in the wake of the EU referendum. However, in line with the latest Economic figures from the Government, a survey for the month of… Continue reading Construction Industry Shows Signs of Recovery
Scottish Construction Calls for Tech Revolution
Stephen Good, who is the Chief Executive of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), which is a support group that encourages those in Construction to collaborate with academics with the aim of creating new technology that will benefit the industry as a whole, has stated that Scotland requires a technology revolution if it is to… Continue reading Scottish Construction Calls for Tech Revolution
East Midlands Skills Shortage Causing Issues
As an industry it is becoming more and more evident to all in Construction that we are struggling to attract talented young professionals. There are numerous reports that go into detail on how the industry needs to step up its game in terms of attracting A-Level students and many claim that Construction as a whole… Continue reading East Midlands Skills Shortage Causing Issues
New Tech – Bendable Concrete Could Become a Reality
Construction has always thrived on the introduction of new technologies that Specialist Contractors can use to provide innovative solutions. We are delighted to read about a brand new form of concrete that is currently being developed that has the capacity to bend. Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have been working on the… Continue reading New Tech – Bendable Concrete Could Become a Reality
Construction Workforce Increasing
There has been a lot made of the skills gap in Construction in recent months, particularly in regards to how the industry needs to do more to attract A-Level students and other youngsters towards the industry by highlighting how their talents can be applied to various aspects of Construction. While this is certainly true news… Continue reading Construction Workforce Increasing
Crossrail 2 Briefing Day To Be Held in London
Transport for London has announced that it is planning a special briefing day in mid-September that will allow the Construction industry to find out more details regarding Crossrail 2 and potential contracts related to the development. Crossrail 2 will serve both London and the wider South East area, with the aim of connecting the National… Continue reading Crossrail 2 Briefing Day To Be Held in London
Gilbert-Ash Sees Turnover Increase
Will all of the industry speculation that still surrounds the prospect of a Brexit it is refreshing to see that there are a number of companies that seem to be running counter to the assertions from some Professionals that Construction is set to enter into recession.Belfast-based Gilbert-Ash is one company that has seen turnover increase,… Continue reading Gilbert-Ash Sees Turnover Increase
Slow Investment Leads to Faltering Construction Growth
Despite a number of positive signs that Construction is set to rebound from the issues caused by Brexit, in the short-term it appears that hesitance on the part of investors is leading to faltering growth in the sector. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) conducted a survey for the three months up to the… Continue reading Slow Investment Leads to Faltering Construction Growth
Saint-Gobain Outlines Positive Brexit Outlook
One of the biggest issues that surrounds the success of the Leave campaign in the EU referendum, at least when it comes to Construction, is the effect that the decision may have on domestic companies and their relationships with those in Europe. Some believe that Britain’s exit from the EU could result in such partnerships… Continue reading Saint-Gobain Outlines Positive Brexit Outlook