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Construction workforce rose to 2.2 million in 2013
Construction’s workforce grew three consecutive quarters at the end of last year
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Construction grows 1.8% in January
But growth in final quarter has been revised down to a 0.2% fall and overall recovery remains ‘patchy’
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Commercial activity hits ten-year high
Mipim latest: Commercial sector grows at fastest rate in ten years, breaking previous November record
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Country focus: The Philippines
After last November’s super-typhoon Haiyan, the Filipinos are showing their resilience. Alan Hearn of Langdon Seah and Magda Skalska-Burgess of EC Harris outline an impressive economy and strong construction market forecasts
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Tender prices to rise 30% over next five years
Latest BCIS tender price index predicts inflation
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Yes, things are looking up
There are quite a few reasons why construction should be feeling better about things
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Planning stats: Residential projects and approvals in February 2014
Taylor Wimpey is the top housing client, while London and the South-east is the busiest region
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Tracker: January 2014
At the start of the year the construction activity index is up six points on last month. This represents seventeen months of continuous positive activity. Experian Economics reports
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Rain fails to dampen construction growth
Flood defence projects make up for housing site slowdowns in February, says Markit/CIPS
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Onwards and upwards
As Barbour ABI launches its latest monthly Economic Construction Market Reviews, Michael Dall presents highlights, including sector and regional statistics with a focus on the residential sector
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Housing stats: new-build sales and completions in January 2014
Daily sales are down from this time last year but both registrations and completions have gone up
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Cost update Q4 2013
Construction output has a way to go to get back to pre-recession levels; materials prices aren’t going anywhere fast and steel is in free fall.
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Laing O'Rourke outclasses rivals with £180m Mayfair job
Prestigious Clarges Estate win helps contractor to top of January’s league table, while overall activity dips
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One third of all construction work is now housebuilding
Barbour ABI figures show construction’s reliance on sector
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Barbour ABI's February market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for February is now available to download
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Lead times: October - December 2013
While there is little movement in lead times so far, increased enquiries and workload may signal significant increases to come. Brian Moone of Mace Business School reports
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Commercial growth spreads beyond London
Latest Savills index finds the commercial sector is rising at second fastest rate since 2003
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First sustained construction growth in five years
Latest CPA trade survey finds construction activity grew in final quarter of 2013, with sector enjoying three consecutive quarters of growth for the first time in five years
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Sustainability: Zero carbon costs
The cost to housebuilders of meeting the Zero Carbon Standard for new homes continues to fall. Here, Adam Mactavish of Sweett Group and Nicola O’Connor of Zero Carbon Hub present the key findings of the Zero Carbon Hub’s recent cost analysis of the proposed standard