All Data articles – Page 15
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FeaturesCity focus: Berlin
Ciara Walker, Birgit Detig and Ramiro Forné of Arcadis and CallisonRTKL consider whether Berlin will still be sexy, when it is no longer so poor
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FeaturesTracker: January 2017
The total activity index fell into negative territory for the first time since July last year. The repair and maintenance index also continued on its downward trend
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CommentHousing is a numbers game we are not winning
Private housebuilding is the fastest growing sector in construction but major investment is needed to solve the housing crisis
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: More contracts but mixed fortunes
January’s index is up but there are mixed fortunes across sectors
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FeaturesCost model: Car showrooms
The motor industry is booming, with showrooms continuing to be built. And with the customer experience at the heart of the schemes, substantial add-on features may be included
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NewsBarbour ABI's February market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for February is now available to download
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Still on the up
The trend continues for rising optimism and workload, though materials costs and wage rates are also increasing, while market uncertainty may have some surprises to pull, says Michael Hubbard of Aecom
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FeaturesLead times: October - December 2016
Lead times have changed for only two packages - the lowest level of change recorded in the last decade. But many packages are reporting difficulty in getting qualified or experienced staff, reports Brian Moone of Mace
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FeaturesTracker: December 2016
In the final month of last year there was growth in the total activity index due to improvements in the non-residential and the civil engineering sectors
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FeaturesSustainability: Efficient offices
How do you create an energy-efficient office that is cost effective and great for the workforce?
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CommentCommercial sector slowdown
Investor sentiment in the commercial sector is falling, as office capital values drop
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NewsBarbour ABI's January market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for January is now available to download
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FeaturesCost model: Palliative care
The demand for high quality healthcare facilities aiming to improve the quality of life of patients with serious illnesses is increasing
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FeaturesTracker: November 2016
The total activity index and R M index both fell and the orders index ticked up, while the indices for the separate subsectors showed mixed results
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FeaturesBuilding intelligence: Q3 2016
The latest Office for National Statistics figures show the economy has been in good shape since the referendum vote to leave the European Union. However, more challenging times seem to be ahead
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FeaturesCity focus: Manchester
Ciara Walker and Jonathan Moore of Arcadis consider how the city that has ‘everything except a beach’ is leading by example in the northern powerhouse
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NewsBarbour ABI's December market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for December is now available to download
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CommentCommercial storms brew
Storm clouds are gathering on the horizon with infrastructure and other sectors facing challenges
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: A mixed picture
November’s index is down but consumer spending is providing support
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FeaturesCost update Q3 2016
Building costs rose overall, with materials cost inflation increasingly contributing to this - labour costs are rising too but at a lower rate