All Data articles – Page 38
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FeaturesInfrastructure: Nuclear decomissioning
David Hayes, Barbra Carlisle and Simon Rawlinson of EC Harris examine how the UK’s £3bn-a-year programme is evolving to deliver greater certainty and value for money
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals in February
Data for last month reveals a slight drop in the number of projects for all regions compared with January
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FeaturesCountry Focus: Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s tall towers and connection with the strength of mainland China makes it a particularly vibrant construction market. Tim Robinson and Magda Skalska-Burgess of EC Harris report
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NewsConstruction output falls sharply
Steep drop in public sector and private commercial drives output down 10.2%
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FeaturesThe tracker: The pain continues
Despite bad weather in January, construction activity levels went into positive territory. But, according to Experian Economics, any gains at the start of the year will be lost in the coming months
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NewsConstruction activity hits three-year low
Latest Markit/CIPS survey shows fourth consecutive month of declining activity and the lowest level since October 2009
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NewsHousing stats: New build sales and completions in January 2013
Completions have fallen in the first month of 2013 compared with December across all the regions
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FeaturesCost update Q4 2012
Building costs rose at the end of the year due largely to a change in holiday pay rules, but material prices remain steady. Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company reports
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FeaturesCost model: Performing arts buildings
Venues for the performing arts are complex, high risk and very much in the public eye. Simon Downing of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company sets out the design and construction considerations and the impact these all have on the total project cost
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FeaturesSpotlight: Green infrastructure
The government’s focus on renewable energy solutions means that planning ahead is more important than ever. Brian Moone surveys the scene
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FeaturesLead times Oct-Dec 2012
Despite some reports of increasing enquiries and workload, lead times have held steady for the most part as suppliers try to stay competitive. Brian Moone of Mace reports
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals in January
This month’s data reveals the number of projects across all the regions is up on the previous month
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FeaturesThe tracker: taking orders
Construction jobs and activity continue to tumble but orders are at their highest reading since June 2011, according to latest figures from Experian Economics
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Mixed messages
The new year kicked off with fears of a triple-dip recession but with the markets bullish and most companies cautiously optimistic. Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, reports
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NewsHousing stats: New build sales and completions in December 2012
This month’s data reveals that completions are down but registrations are up in the private sector
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FeaturesSustainability: Priority School Building Programme
The Priority School Building Programme could provide opportunities to save money by reducing energy costs. But who will benefit? It depends on what source of data you choose
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NewsHousing stats: New build sales and completions in December
This month’s data reveals the number of completions in every region dipped at the tail end of last year
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FeaturesThe Tracker: Don't get excited
The activity index is on the rise for second month in a row, according to the latest figures from Experian Economics, but orders remain in negative territory and the bad news just won’t go away in the jobs market
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FeaturesBuilding Intelligence: Q3 2012
Construction’s seemingly inexorable decline continued in the third quarter of 2012, although infrastructure remained relatively buoyant. Experian Economics looks at the output figures
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FeaturesCountry focus: Malaysia
Strong domestic demand means Malaysia’s GDP looks good to grow. But with an election looming and a continuing budget deficit, fiscal stimulus can’t be relied on