All Data articles – Page 35
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Tracker: September 2013
Indices for activity, orders and enquiries are all still in positive territory, but the growing problem of material and equipment shortages needs keeping an eye on
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Construction helps UK economy to grow 0.8%
The UK economy grew by 0.8% in the third quarter of the year, helped by 2.5% growth in construction
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Housing stats: New-build sales and completions in September 2013
Completions and registrations are both significantly up on this time last year
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Lead times: July - September 2013
Most works packages continue to be unmoved, but increased activity means that some rises are expected in the months ahead. Brian Moone of Mace Business School summarises the data
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Construction set for four-years of 'rapid growth'
Construction Products Association forecasts growth of 19% across industry through to 2017, with £20bn added to overall UK output
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Country focus: Brazil
With a World Cup, an Olympics, and recently discovered oil fields, it’s all happening in Brazil. Jair Carlos Roxo of ARCADIS Logos and Magda Skalska-Burgess of EC Harris examine the data
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Construction firms bullish about prospects
KPMG survey finds UK firms expecting growth and are targeting the energy and powers sectors for expansion
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Builders warn that price rises could 'snuff out' recovery
SME builders warn that rising material and labour costs could pose serious threaten to recovery in construction industry
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Construction growth falters in August
Output contracted 0.1% in August, but is still 4% up on the previous year
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Planning stats residential projects and approvals in September 2013
Barratt Homes is the top housing client, while the South-east still has the most projects in planning
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Sustainability: Green hotels
How green is your hotel? Azita Dezfouli and Adam Mactavish of Sweett Group look at the practical steps for reducing the environmental impact of hotels during design, construction and operation
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Tracker: August 2013
It’s the eighth month in positive territory for the construction activity index, and with positive signs in the regions as well, things seem to have taken a turn for the better, says Experian Economics
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV intelligence Q2 2013
Data from Experian Economics shows that construction output in Q2 saw a slight improvement, but new work orders have soared by 20% and public housing is looking strong
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Housing stats: New-build sales and completions in August
Daily sales are less than this time last year, but private completions and registrations are both higher
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Cost model: Convenience food stores
As increasing numbers of consumers adopt the little-and-often approach to food shopping, Dan Hunt and Geoff Coleman of Aecom explore the keys to success and typical costs of this competitive sector
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Global Infrastructure: Light rail
Key issues and benchmark costs of the rapidly growing light railway market
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Construction orders rise to highest level in three years
New orders rose nearly 20% in the second quarter, driven by steep rises in infrastructure and housing, but analysts caution sharp rise could be due to change in methodology
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Procurement update: Project controls
Clients are dusting off their investment plans, but scarce resources mean that assurance of planned outcomes will be vital. Here’s how project controls can help to give that assurance
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Planning stats: residential projects and approvals in August 2013
Persimmon Homes is back in the top spot, while the South-east boasts the most projects in planning
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Tracker: July 2013
Activity has dipped slightly since the five-year high last month, but orders are looking healthy and there is also positive news for employment for the first time since 2007, as Experian Economics reports