The UK construction sector has experienced significant wage inflation in the past year, yet plant operatives have seen no increase.Construction workers in unskilled and semi-skilled roles…
The construction sector in the North East of the UK is experiencing mixed fortunes.Project starts in the region were disappointing compared to previous months and last…
James Rowbotham takes the helm of the Construction Productivity Taskforce, a pivotal move in addressing the sector’s productivity challenges.The Construction Productivity Taskforce was founded by the…
SP Group has acquired assets of scaffold merchant Gilray Plant.The acquisition includes the rebranding to SP Gilray.This strategic move expands SP Group’s reach across the UK.SP…
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest contractor, has revised its carbon emissions strategy, pushing back target dates.Originally aiming for net-zero carbon by 2040, Balfour Beatty now plans…
The UK built environment sector is invited to participate in a new benchmarking survey that offers valuable insights.Participation is open to all sectors within the construction…
The year 2022 marked a pivotal moment for the UK’s construction industry, experiencing initial recovery post-pandemic followed by new economic challenges.Softened restrictions and resumed projects led…
The UK construction industry faced significant challenges due to the pandemic, impacting sectors differently.As sites suspended activities during lockdowns, revenue across five of seven sectors declined.Scaffolding…
