All articles by Brian Green – Page 2
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CommentWhat really drives planning applications?
Using data from Barbour ABI we’ve looked at how market conditions influence planning applications, and the results are perhaps surprising
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CommentBoom time for construction?
Forecasts are looking up, but is the picture that’s emerging that realistic?
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CommentStrengthening data push construction forecasters towards greater optimism
There is plenty of room for greater hope, but there remains plenty of reasons to temper optimism with caution
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CommentWhy averages are not what they used to be
The meaning we associate with any given statistical formulation tends to stick, but the reality of what that statistic actually describes can change quite dramatically
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CommentAre we ignoring one of the biggest construction opportunities out there?
Many of the UK’s buildings need to be repurposed to meet today’s demands, which could offer a wealth of opportunity for construction
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CommentArchitects and engineering firms's growth spurt
Turnover for architectural and engineering firms in the three months to July was 13.8% higher than a year earlier
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CommentThe growing case for cautious optimism
Construction needs a recovery in the general economy to take strong hold before the economic drugs injected into the system start to wear off
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CommentChanges in construction jobs by region
Outside of London, there’s a long way to go before job levels get back to their peak
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CommentConstruction jobs figures provide reasons for hope
The number of unemployed construction workers has dropped- and the need is there to start a huge training programme now
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CommentInterpreting today’s house building data
It’s easy to see a turning point in housebuilding if you look at the figures, but they still point to some major issues in the industry
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CommentA good quarter in a bad half for construction
The industry needs to see stronger signs of increased activity if it is to enjoy a more sustainable recovery
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CommentIs the recent surge in brick deliveries a sign of rapid growth in house building?
Whatever the data points to, technology has changed, and brick production can tell us a lot about how the housebuilding industry is moving
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CommentIs it time for housing policy to pay more heed to the costs and the benefits of location?
From just over a quarter of the sale price of a home in the late 1950s, location now accounts for close on 70%
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CommentBuild more student accommodation, free up homes for families – good idea
This move would not solve the housing crisis, but it would have a big impact in some towns and cities
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CommentHow we can use Global Construction 2025 to reinvigorate the industry
The expansion of global construction is an opportunity for the UK to establish itself as a place of expertise
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CommentSigns of recovery and the cost of missed opportunities in the housing market
The government needs to do a lot more to get housebuilding back on track
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CommentSigns of stability in construction activity, but recovery looks a way off yet
We are yet to see real signs of a sustained improvement in the construction output data
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CommentThe loss of capacity is as worrying as the loss of jobs to the industry
The worrying question is whether we have the numbers of workers needed to meet a boost to the industry
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CommentLatest new orders figures provide little to be cheery about
The disturbing fact is that the volume of orders being won has been the same for the past four years
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CommentWhy jobs in construction are increasingly valuable for the UK and should be nurtured
Construction can provide a vital opportunity to school leavers