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Construction Products Association’s Winter Forecasts published
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has released its Winter Forecasts, which predict a rise in construction activity this year of 0.3%. The Winter Forecasts from the construction industry trade association …
Read More »Further education providers invited to apply to deliver construction T Levels
The government has invited further education providers to apply for the opportunity to deliver the next wave of T Levels. The call for further education providers came from Anne Milton, …
Read More »Carillion one year on: has the government learned lessons?
It is just over a year since Carillion went into liquidation, but figure regarding outsourcing of contracts since that day suggests the government hasn’t learned its lesson. Data from GMB …
Read More »FMB say Self-Build Wales is “positive step forward” for small building firms
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Cymru has welcomed the Welsh government’s Self-Build Wales scheme as a “positive step forward.” Under the scheme, the Department Bank of Wales will offer …
Read More »Ulster Bank Construction PMI reveals strong end to 2018
Details from the Ulster Bank Construction PMI survey reveal Irish construction activity enjoyed a strong end to 2018. In December, activity in the sector, hit a four-month high, according to …
Read More »The construction sector enjoyed increased output in November 2018
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal more positive news for construction in the form of increased output in the three months to November 2018. The rate of …
Read More »Bold housing plans unveiled by Greater Manchester’s council leaders
Greater Manchester’s council leaders have set out a series of bold housing plans that will help the region to thrive. Mayor Andy Burnham was present at the special event, alongside …
Read More »Cross-party report calls for dramatic renewal in social housing
A cross-party report has warned the government that it must launch the largest social housing drive in the history of the country to ensure people aren’t living in unsuitable or …
Read More »Northern Powerhouse investment confirmed at former Redcar steel works
The Northern Powerhouse Minister, Jake Berry, has approved funding to the tune of £14 million that will transform a site at the South Tees Development Corporation. Home of the former …
Read More »North West Construction Hub confirms high value framework contractors
North West Construction Hub has confirmed the contractors who have been chosen for its high value framework. The framework deal is split up into three lots, with projects worth £8 …
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