All Data articles – Page 30
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NewsConstruction enjoys bumper start to the summer
Latest PMI survey shows construction growth sharply rebounded in June after slump in May
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FeaturesBuilding intelligence: Q1 2014
Experian Economics shows that construction activity has seen its fourth consecutive quarter of growth, reaching an overall figure that is now at its highest point since the final quarter of 2011
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FeaturesTracker: May 2014
Despite dipping below its three-month average, construction activity numbers remained positive in May with strong output and orders figures for most sectors. Experian Economics reports
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FeaturesSustainability: Minimum energy performance standards for commercial buildings
From April 2018, all rented properties must meet a prescribed minimum energy performance standard. Adam Mactavish of Sweett Group, Charles Woollam of SIAM and Sarah Sayce, emeritus professor of Kingston University, discuss the implications
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NewsAsia's infrastructure spending to far outstrip Europe
PWC report says Asia-Pacific countries will be spending six times as much on infrastructure as their western European counterparts by 2025
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NewsConstruction output to jump 30% by 2018
Latest forecast from AMA Research predicts output will rise to £158bn by 2018, with 6% growth this year
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NewsBarbour ABI's June market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for June is now available to download
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NewsCostain shoots to the top with £415m Network Rail deals
But Bam tops contractors’ league, excluding civils, with £217m haul spread across 16 contracts
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FeaturesWhole-life carbon: Hotels
Martina Arata of Sturgis Carbon Profiling explores ways in which the hospitality industry can meet guest expectations while delivering low-carbon hotels
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NewsConstruction grew faster than expected in first quarter
Construction output growth revised up to 1.5%, in move that could mean UK economy grew 0.1% faster than previously thought
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NewsAffordable housing starts jump 15%
Affordable housing starts were up last year but completions slightly down, according to new official statistics.
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FeaturesCost model: Stadium construction
In a changing landscape for major sporting infrastructure schemes, what does it take to develop and operate stadiums and arenas? Hein le Roux and Eugene Corrigan of Aecom report
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NewsHousing stats: New-build sales and completions in April 2014
Private sector registrations and completions are up year on year, while public sector registrations dip
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FeaturesTracker: April 2014
Construction activity showed a slight fall in the third month of the year but remained in positive territory, pointing towards a period of sustained expansion. Experian Economics reports
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FeaturesCost update Q1 2014
New housing construction is primary reason for total construction increase since Q3 2013. Total employment figures increase year-on-year
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FeaturesOn track for a good year?
Indicators for Q1 2014 show the economy began the year strongly, but the challenge remains to ensure the growth is sustainable. Michael Dall presents highlights of Barbour ABI’s latest monthly Economic Construction Market Review, with a special focus on the infrastructure sector
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NewsBarbour ABI's May market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for May is now available to download
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FeaturesGlobal infrastructure: Comparing costs across countries
Calculating what projects cost in different parts of the world can be fraught with problems, including difficulties in comparing like for like across regions and fluctuating exchange rates. Turner Townsend has adopted a purchasing parity power methodology to arrive at intelligent comparisons of international costs
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals in April
Berkeley Group is top housing client, while regional development activity is up in the Midlands and the North