2019: Tackling construction’s productivity problem

By Martin Feakes2019-01-03T14:00:00

The housing crisis, planning laws, modular and next generation talent - all of this could be vital in boosting productivity in construction

The latest budget identified several key areas that need to be addressed in construction. Putting aside the ‘B’ word, the most pressing issue facing the industry is low productivity. The effects of this are seen across construction, with inability to deliver housing being the most obvious. The productivity puzzle is complex but we are starting to find solutions. Both government and industry are focussing on this and we may look back on 2018 as the year we began tackling the productivity problem. The question is whether 2019 can build on this and deliver an industry revolution?

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