Construction buyers saw a return to industry growth for the first time in six months in March. The bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index rose from 49.7 in February to 50.2 in March. Crucially it was above the 50 growth mark for the first time since August 2023. Adding to signs of a
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It is no secret that construction costs have exploded since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Surging land prices, rising material costs, and ongoing labor shortages continue to wreck budgets and throw construction timelines out of whack. As such, project managers are scrambling for ways to reduce the impact of each of these variables, with…
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With the acquisition of ARS, First Onsite says it will enhance the customer service it provides to Atlanta and the surrounding metropolitan area and expand operations in Georgia and the Southeast region.
A MAJOR building envelope contractor in the northwest of England is delivering one of the HS2 high-speed railway contracts. Contractor Longworth, based in Haydock, Lancashire is supplying and installing external zinc roof and wall cladding systems. Together with associated façade works, Longworth is installing its systems to four of the ventilation and intervention shafts for
UK CONSTRUCTION companies indicated a renewed growth in total industry activity during March, 2024, ending a six-month decline. Survey respondents to the S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) commented on a turnaround in sales pipelines. There were greater new business enquiries linked to the improving economic outlook and more stable financial conditions. Adding
A CONVICTED CRIMINAL roofer and his company have been allowed to become a NFRC member since last year, it has been revealed. Ryan Musson and his illegal company Cumbria Roofing were accepted as a roofing contractor member of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) on 5 September 2023. Three years ago, Ryan Musson, 43,
VAN THEFTS are on the rise and the latest statistics show an almost 30% annual increase in the crime. Meanwhile, more than nine in 10 tradespeople have been targeted by criminals, according to research from commercial insurer NFU Mutual. In the last 12 months alone, 53% of those surveyed said they had experienced tool or
THE SINGLE PLY Roofing Association (SPRA) is set to host its annual SPRA Awards Luncheon at the prestigious Burlington Hotel in Birmingham on 6 June 2024. This event promises to be a highlight in the roofing industry calendar, celebrating the achievements and advancements within the single ply roofing sector. This year’s awards will highlight projects
Bouygues development arm Linkcity and Crosstree Real Estate have secured financial close to start a major purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Canning Town, East London Phase 4 of the £600m Hallsville Quarter regeneration has been designed by PRP Architects and involves building 375 purpose-built student accommodation rooms. As with the previous phases, Bouygues UK will
