All Data articles – Page 39
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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
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals in November
The number of projects in Scotland and Wales is up on last month’s figures
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FeaturesThe tracker: Delicate recovery
Activity is increasing at its highest rate since May 2010, but bad weather and labour shortages are taking their toll, according to the latest figures from Experian Economics
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NewsConstruction output 'yet to hit rock bottom'
Latest Markit/CIPS construction purchasing managers’ index paints bleak picture
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FeaturesCost model: London prime residential
The top end of the capital’s residential market is booming. Joseph Blythe of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, with contributions from CBRE and Darling Associates, looks at the factors that are driving the market and the key financial considerations for future developments
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NewsHousing stats: New build sales and completions in October
Completions are below last year’s level, but there has been a rise in registrations
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NewsTender price recovery pushed out to 2014
Stalled workloads and flat material prices impact EC Harris forecasts
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FeaturesCost update Q3 2012
Construction input costs are down and output prices are flat, while some workers have negotiated small wages increases for 2013
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FeaturesCountry focus: UAE
After the 2008 crash in Dubai, growth and confidence are returning and a more mature construction market is developing, based on Abu Dhabi’s huge investment in energy and infrastructure and Dubai’s prime location as a hub for trade and tourism. Paul Maddison from EC Harris reports
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FeaturesThe Tracker: Awaiting orders
There was no change in the monthly activity index for September, but civil engineering orders have dropped alarmingly, according to the latest figures from Experian Economics
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals in October
There are more projects in October than September in all areas except for the South-west
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FeaturesInfrastructure: Water companies
Water companies are changing their business models and the way in which they work with their construction partners. Simon Rawlinson and Mike Nugent of EC Harris examine the water industry’s growing focus on whole life performance