All Data articles – Page 28
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NewsUK contractor finances ‘unsustainable’ as margins fall
KPMG study finds main contractors suffering tightening margins and declining cash levels despite upturn
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NewsBarbour ABI's September market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for September is now available to download
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FeaturesGlobal infrastructure: Aviation
What can cost, time and functional metrics tell you about delivering a capital programme in the aviation sector? David Crewe of Turner Townsend explains why it makes sense to reach beyond the traditional measures of development efficiency
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NewsConstruction growth slows in July
Year-on-year growth at its lowest rate since November 2013, while output remained flat month-on-month
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals in August 2014
The North outdoes the Midlands on residential schemes, and Berkeley / St James top the housing clients list
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FeaturesInternational costs 2014
Economic recovery and a strong pound seem to have seen a big move for the UK in EC Harris’ annual rankings
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NewsSubbie prices rise at fastest rate on record
Subcontractors harder to come by as construction output returns to rapid growth, according to Markit/CIPS
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FeaturesTracker: July 2014
Construction activity remains consistent as the index picks up five points for the month, while the orders index sees a small incline and residential experiences a significant uptick
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FeaturesCost update: Q2 2014
Construction output recorded no change compared with the last quarter, while new housing construction is the primary reason for rises in new work output
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FeaturesGetting there
While the economy is slowly returning to health, July did witness a slight decrease in construction levels
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NewsBarbour ABI's August market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for August is now available to download
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NewsMajor highways job puts Balfour Beatty top of the league
Contractors Brookfield Multiplex and Mace were among the industry’s biggest climbers for the month
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FeaturesProcurement update
Construction is now 12 months into its recovery and project procurement has become much more challenging - even in the regions. SImon Rawlinson of EC Harris takes soundings from projects and considers the best options in a fast-moving market
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NewsConstruction recovery grinds to a halt
Latest figures show no growth in construction output in second quarter, compared to first quarter
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals in July 2014
Residential schemes in the North and Midlands are almost level-pegging - and both ahead of the South-west
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NewsSpecialists see improvement in prompt payment
More specialists being paid within 30 days, according to NSCC state of trade survey
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FeaturesCost model: The agile workspace
Office work has changed beyond recognition since Dolly Parton’s Nine to Five. But only now are offices being designed with as much flexibility as the workforce that uses them, write Ciaran Timpson, Nicola Gillen and David Thornley of Aecom
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NewsConstruction job creation at highest level on record
Construction firms are recruiting at fastest rate on record, according to Markit/CIPS
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NewsConstruction sector forecast to grow 10% in two years
Construction growth to be driven by housing and commercial sectors as CPA upgrades forecasts again
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NewsPrivate housing continues to drive growth
NHBC figures show number of new homes rose 9% in second quarter - but number of public homes falls 11%