All Data articles – Page 13
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Features
Tracker: May 2017
Total activity growth remains steady but R M continues to slide, while materials costs have risen notably and there has been a positive level of activity in nearly all regions. Experian Economics reports
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV intelligence: Q1 2017
As uncertainty continues to stalk the economy, modest private housing sector growth is expected, with public housing having grown strongly
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Comment
An Easter blip?
The latest ONS figures suggest construction activity is slowing, or are they just a blip?
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Barbour ABI's June market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for June is now available to download
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Features
Sustainability: Sustainable retail
Sustainable retail buildings present a major opportunity to provide improved quality and a better experience for employees, shoppers and communities
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Features
Cost update Q1 2017
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, electrical and mechanical costs are rising at varying rates along with materials costs as sterling continues to fluctuate but wages have fallen slightly year-on-year
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Features
Cost model: Residential timber
A familiar building material now has many innovative and scientifically developed forms, of which cross-laminated timber is perhaps the most compelling
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Features
Tracker: April 2017
Labour shortages and cost increases loom large as several sector indices start to look a little limp
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Comment
House prices cool for summer
House price growth is slowing which could have an impact on the speed of housing construction
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Comment
CPA/Barbour ABI Index: Yes, there’s growth, but clouds are gathering
Construction output and contract awards are up year-on-year, but there are key issues facing the sector
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Features
Wellness: WELL ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Standard
The WELL ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Standard focuses solely on a building’s impact on people
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Features
Market forecast: Carry on regardless
The UK construction industry maintained notable growth rates and posted high output numbers but uncertainty endures on both the domestic and international stage
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Features
City focus: Dubai
Ciara Walker of Arcadis highlights the programme of investment in infrastructure and tourism-related construction driven by the Dubai City Plan 2021, exemplified by World Expo 2020
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Features
Tracker: March 2017
The repair and maintenance activity index returns to positive territory for the first time since September but the total activity index remains unchanged
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Barbour ABI's April market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for April is now available to download
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Comment
A slowdown in consumer spend
Retail sales fell in the three months to March as inflation has begun to outpace growth in pay
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Comment
CPA/Barbour ABI Index: Mixed fortunes continue
The rise in orders in the year to March masks variation across the sectors
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Features
Lead times: January-March 2017
Lead times have changed for five packages and four are increasing again, but many packages still expect no change in the next six months despite increased workload and enquiries
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Features
Whole-life carbon: Fabric retention
In redevelopment or refurbishment, retaining elements of existing buildings offers significant environmental and financial benefits
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Features
Cost model: Modular construction
Debates about modular construction and off-site manufacture are nothing new. But with more suppliers, better quality and greater awareness within the industry, could it finally achieve critical mass?