UK construction activity April 2023: Community & amenity
Construction News
MAY 23, 2023
Project-starts, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals all fell against both last year and the previous quarter.
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Construction activity October 2023: Northern Ireland
Construction News
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Project starts and detailed planning approvals decreased against the previous year. Northern Ireland overview Underlying work (less than £100m in value) starting on site during the three months to… The post Construction activity October 2023: Northern Ireland appeared first on Construction News.
HS2 labour supply firm posts loss despite revenue jump
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 5, 2023
Latest results from Hercules Site Services show a pre-tax loss for the six months to March 31 2023 despite an 85% jump in turnover compared to the same period last year. Hercules is confident about future prospects despite government plans to slow down work on HS2. ”
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UK construction activity December 2023: Infrastructure
Construction News
JANUARY 19, 2024
Project-starts and detailed planning approvals fell against the previous year and the previous quarter. Infrastructure overview Totalling £2.339bn, civil engineering work starting on site during the three months to… The post UK construction activity December 2023: Infrastructure appeared first on Construction News.
Planning permissions for new homes reach new low
The Construction Index
MARCH 14, 2024
The number of planning approvals for new house-building sites reached its lowest on record in 2023, builders report. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
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UK construction activity December 2024: South West
Construction News
JANUARY 30, 2025
Project starts and detailed planning approvals fell against the preceding quarter and last year. More positively, there was an uptick in main contract awards against the previous three months and the 2023 figures.
UK construction activity December 2024: Housing
Construction News
JANUARY 30, 2025
The UK housing sector faced a challenging year in 2024, with declines across project starts, main contract awards, and detailed planning approvals compared to 2023. Housing overview Residential work commencing on-site totalled 44.726bn, down 12 per cent year-on-year.
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 10, 2024
In 2021, the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department approved a $60 million project to overhaul the stormwater tunnel system that moves water from downtown Minneapolis to the Mississippi River. Associated Builders and Contractors states that the construction workforce shortage topped half a million in 2023.
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'Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic
The Pro Builder
JUNE 29, 2023
Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic qpurcell Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:28 A startup called Vantem constructs modular, factory-built homes that are energy efficient and affordable and can withstand extreme weather. A Vantem home on average is 70% more energy efficient than a code-approved, stick-built home.
Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:14 About 8% of Maine residents ages 18 to 64 live with a mobility disability that significantly affects their daily activities, according to supportive housing provider 3i Housing of Maine (3i HoME).
UK construction activity December 2024: Retail
Construction News
JANUARY 30, 2025
The retail sector faced a challenging 2024, with detailed planning approvals and main contract awards declining compared to the previous year, while project starts remained flat. Retail overview Retail work starting on-site totalled 2.072bn, unchanged from 2023.
Construction activity March 2023: North West
Construction News
APRIL 26, 2023
While project-starts, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals all weakened against the previous year and preceding quarter, the value of detailed planning approvals increased significantly against both time periods.
Construction activity August 2023: North West
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
While main contract awards weakened against the previous year and the preceding three months, the value of project starts and detailed planning approvals increased against both the preceding quarter and last year.
UK construction activity April 2023: Retail
Construction News
MAY 23, 2023
Main contract awards and detailed planning approvals slipped back against both the previous three months and last year. While project-starts also decreased compared with a year ago, there was some growth against the preceding quarter thanks to an increase in major projects commencing on site.…
Contractors shortlisted for Parramatta Light Rail Stage Two works
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Design and early works (including site establishment and utilities relocations) are expected to commence in 2024, with major construction to start in 2025, subject to planning approval. It will be the first major bridge crossing over the Parramatta River since the completion of the Ryde Bridge in 1987.
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Contract secured for Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade
Roads Online
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Related stories: Tenders soon to be called for $550M Beerburrum to Nambour Rail upgrade QLD Government releases SEQ Rail Connect plan The joint venture brings experience to the project, having been appointed in 2023 to undertake preconstruction and design work as part of an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process.
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UK construction activity July 2023: Infrastructure
Construction News
AUGUST 15, 2023
Detailed planning approvals fell against both the previous quarter and 2022 levels. In contrast, project-starts grew on the previous quarter and detailed planning approvals received a boost compared with last year.
Construction activity April 2023: West Midlands
Construction News
MAY 25, 2023
Project-starts, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals all weakened against the previous year. On a more positive note, project-starts and detailed planning approvals performed relatively strongly against the preceding three-month period.
UK construction activity June 2023: Hotel & leisure
Construction News
JULY 19, 2023
Project-starts, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals suffered declines on the previous quarter. More positively, contract awards and approvals experienced growth against last year.
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Overcoming Challenges, Celebrating Victories
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
Overcoming Challenges, Celebrating Victories ibush Sat, 02/17/2024 - 14:13 NAHB Chairman's Message: 2023 was a challenging year for home building, but among the challenges, there were many victories as well Alicia Huey, NAHB 2023 Chairman Like many of you, I found 2023 challenging as a home builder.
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Construction activity May 2023: Northern Ireland
Construction News
JUNE 27, 2023
Project-starts, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals all performed poorly against the previous year. More positively, awards and approvals increased against the preceding quarter.
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UK construction activity May 2023: Housing
Construction News
JUNE 22, 2023
Project-starts, detailed planning approvals and main contract awards all fell against the previous year. More positively, there was a growth in starts, contract awards and approvals on the preceding quarter thanks to growth in major projects.
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UK construction activity April 2023: Housing
Construction News
MAY 23, 2023
Project-starts, detailed planning approvals and main contract awards all fell against the previous year. More positively, contract awards and approvals both grew on the preceding quarter thanks to an increase in major projects.
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UK construction activity June 2023: Infrastructure
Construction News
JULY 19, 2023
In contrast, detailed planning approvals grew on a year ago. Infrastructure overview Totalling £2.578bn, civil engineering work starting on site during the second quarter of 2023 fell 7 per cent against… The post UK construction activity June 2023: Infrastructure appeared first on Construction News.
Construction activity March 2023: South East
Construction News
APRIL 26, 2023
While detailed planning approvals increased significantly against the previous year, main contract awards and project-starts fared poorly.
UK construction activity July 2023: Hotel & leisure
Construction News
AUGUST 15, 2023
Project-starts, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals suffered declines on the previous quarter. More positively, approvals were up on last year.
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UK construction activity November 2023: Housing
Construction News
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Project-starts, main contract awards, and detailed planning approvals all fell against last year. More positively, Projects starting on-site, and consents grew on the previous quarter.
UK construction activity July 2023: Retail
Construction News
AUGUST 15, 2023
Projects starting on-site, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals all slipped back against both the previous three months and last year.
UK construction activity June 2023: Retail
Construction News
JULY 19, 2023
Projects starting on-site, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals all slipped back against both the previous three months and last year.
Construction activity May 2023: West Midlands
Construction News
JUNE 27, 2023
Project-starts, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals weakened against the previous year. On a more positive note, projects starting on-site, and consents performed relatively strongly against the preceding quarter.
Construction activity October 2023: Wales
Construction News
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
The three months to October was a weak period for Wales, with a decrease in project starts, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals against the previous year.
Construction activity September 2023: Scotland
Construction News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
More positively, detailed planning approvals increased significantly against the previous year. Scotland overview Totalling £1.06bn, work starting on site in Scotland fell 54 per cent during the three… The post Construction activity September 2023: Scotland appeared first on Construction News.
Construction activity September 2023: Wales
Construction News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The three months to September was a weak period for Wales, with a decrease in project starts, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals against the previous year.
Construction activity August 2023: London
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
London experienced a poor period for detailed planning approvals and main contract awards, with their value decreasing against both the previous quarter and the 2022 levels. More positively, project starts grew against the previous year.
Construction activity May 2023: Scotland
Construction News
JUNE 27, 2023
On a more positive note, detailed planning approvals performed very strongly against both the preceding quarter and the 2022 levels, providing a boost to the development pipeline. Scotland overview Totalling £1.54bn, work starting on-site… The post Construction activity May 2023: Scotland appeared first on Construction News.
Construction activity April 2023: Scotland
Construction News
MAY 25, 2023
On a more positive note, detailed planning approvals performed relatively strongly against 2022 levels, providing a boost to the development pipeline. Project starts and main contract awards weakened against the previous year.
Construction activity March 2023: Scotland
Construction News
APRIL 26, 2023
On a more positive note, detailed planning approvals performed relatively strongly against 2022 levels, providing a boost to the development pipeline. Project starts and main contract awards weakened against the previous year.
UK construction activity: December 2023
Construction News
JANUARY 19, 2024
Detailed planning approvals also experienced a poor performance when compared to the previous year and the preceding three months. Averaging £6.007bn per month, work commencing on-site during the… The post UK construction activity: December 2023 appeared first on Construction News.
UK construction activity: November 2023
Construction News
DECEMBER 18, 2023
More positively, detailed planning approvals experienced a strong performance when compared to 2022 levels. Averaging £6.72bn per month, work commencing on-site during the three months to November experienced… The post UK construction activity: November 2023 appeared first on Construction News.
Construction activity July 2023: Scotland
Construction News
AUGUST 21, 2023
Project-starts, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals all decreased against the previous year. Scotland overview Totalling £982m, work starting on-site in Scotland fell 41 per cent during the three months to July and remained 36 per cent lower than a year ago.
Construction activity July 2023: London
Construction News
AUGUST 21, 2023
More positively, detailed planning approvals grew against the previous year. London overview Totalling £3.08bn, work starting on-site in London during the three… The post Construction activity July 2023: London appeared first on Construction News.
UK construction activity: July 2023
Construction News
AUGUST 15, 2023
More positively, detailed planning approvals experienced a strong performance when compared to 2022 levels. Averaging £5.9bn per month, work commencing on-site during the three months to July experienced… The post UK construction activity: July 2023 appeared first on Construction News.
UK construction activity: May 2023
Construction News
JUNE 22, 2023
Detailed planning approvals decreased against the preceding three months but stood up against the previous year. Averaging £6.341bn per month, work commencing on-site during the three months to May… The post UK construction activity: May 2023 appeared first on Construction News.
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