Construction activity in major cities surged by more than a third last year

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Deloitte crane survey said Leeds saw a record number of new housing schemes start on site

Construction activity across four major UK cities increased by more than a third last year as the industry roared back to life following the first covid-19 lockdown.

Deloitte’s regional crane survey found 72 new projects started in Belfast, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester in 2021, up from 53 in 2020.

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