Construction output declined by 0.6% in April after two successive months of growth. The fall was led by a 1% drop in new work, mainly from private housing new work, down 3% and commercial down 1.8%. Compared with the same month last year all new housing is now down 6.1%, while commercial build is up
THE SUPPLY OF rock mineral insulation is now on allocation, as are some roof tiles, according to the Construction Leadership Council’s latest product availability statement in June 2023. Insulation supply is expected to normalise soon with increased production capacity and the restriction of roof tiles is said to be limited to a number of manufacturers. Most
AS ITS SISTER-ARM, the House Builders Association (HBA), prepares to release its report on planning and productivity, the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has issued a damning opinion piece on the UK planning system. It says that last weekend (10-11th June 2023) showed “how backward the UK has become in relation to planning”, as two
Britain’s biggest steelwork contractor Severfield has delivered stronger than expected profits and revenue after embarking on a diversification strategy. Underlying pre-tax profit jumped a fifth to £32.5m in the year to March 2023 off record revenue up 22% to £492m. Alan Dunsmore, Chief Executive Officer, said the the outlook remained bright for the business with
A glazing and roofing contractor which has been in business for nearly 200 years is urgently seeking a buyer to save it. Owners of Leicester based Norman & Underwood are working with Begbies Traynor to find a buyer. The company has also filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. A statement said: “The
Northern housing association Great Places Housing Group has put firms on alert for the renewal of its Innovation Chain North framework of contractors. Around 3o firms face a fight to retain places on the new generation framework which counts on the likes of Caddick, Esh, Lovell Partnerships, United Living and Vistry Partnerships to deliver major
James Crawford and Chuck Morgan, longtime employees of ABC Supply Co., were each honored with the company’s 2023 Ken Hendricks Award, its highest honor in recognizing employees who demonstrate a commitment to ABC’s core values.
CONSTRUCTION SELF-EMPLOYMENT in the UK rose by 14% in recent months – the biggest jump in 15 years, according to the latest employment figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The latest data shows construction wages are up 6% year on year, but this is still below the inflation rate, currently estimated at around
MORE SOLAR POWER is produced in the summer than any other time – regardless of how hot it gets – according to Solar Energy UK. Clearer skies, longer days and more sunlight add up to mean that significantly more power is produced overall during the summer. With over 14 hours of daylight each day between May
