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WEB30 Jul 24. Cyber threats increasingly target supply chains across homebuilder businesses in the construction sector and a 2023 survey stated that concern is growing. UK Construction Media has the latest news from the UK Building & Construction sector with an unrivalled subscriber database of UK Construction companies.
2024 Construction predictions - UK Construction Online
WEBJan 8, 2024 · 2024 Construction predictions. 8 Jan 24. 2023 has been a major year for construction, bringing significant change. Most notably, legislation reform, particularly around building safety and sustainability which have been major drivers, with many businesses now adapting to new laws. Other areas …
UK construction costs set to rise by up to 3.8% in 2024
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Construction costs in the UK are predicted to rise by 3 – 3.8% this year, following an increase of 4.1% in 2023. Increases will challenge construction firms, which will need to develop new processes and capabilities to keep costs under control and projects on track. The findings are shared in How to navigate 2024: Balancing challenge with ...
Record pipeline of clean cheap energy projects
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Millions of homes and businesses across Britain will be powered by a new supply of clean, cheap, homegrown energy as a record number of projects receive funding through the government’s most successful renewables auction to date. In a key milestone towards delivering clean power by 2030, the latest …
How the government can build more homes - UK Construction …
WEB2 days ago · Like many before it, the newly installed Labour government has promised to tackle this problem, and to “get Britain building”. It has set an ambitious target to build 1.5 million new homes in five years, through a combination of planning reform, new towns and the “biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation”.
Construction Rises Again in the UK - UK Construction Online
WEBMay 13, 2021 · Construction output in the UK grew for another month in March 2021. The growth in construction output of 5.8% is thanks in part to growth in new work, at 6.7% and in repair and maintenance, at 4.4%.
Green trends set to shape UK building industry
WEBJan 9, 2023 · Net-zero buildings are becoming increasingly popular. The UK government released a Net Zero Strategy in October 2021, which details how to create 440,000 jobs and invest £90Bn by 2030 while still taking strides to reduce climate change contributions by 2050. Up to £90Bn of private investment and 440,000 …
Construction 2021: A year in review - UK Construction Online
WEBDec 23, 2021 · Skills shortage. In June 2021, the ONS reported that the number of EU workers seeking jobs in the UK has dropped by 17%. But unlike the supply issues, the UK’s skills shortage began long before the UK’s departure from the EU. In 2018, the ONS reported that construction had fallen out of the list of top 10 jobs for people aged 22-29.
What to look out for at UK Construction Week next week
WEBOct 1, 2021 · It’s a big catch-up event, covering two years of construction innovation, policy advances and new product development. UK Construction Week runs from 5-7 October at the NEC in Birmingham and is predicted to attract up to 20,000 visitors. Nathan Garnett, event director for UKCW, says: “ The pandemic has meant that there have been no large ...
Construction output sees strong rise - UK Construction Online
WEBJun 8, 2023 · The overall rise in construction order books was the strongest recorded since April 2022. Finally, construction companies remain upbeat about their growth prospects for the year ahead. Around 45% of the survey panel expect an increase in output levels, while only 14% predict a decline. That said, the degree of positive sentiment slipped to a ...