Michael G.’s Post

Ministry gets sensible name back https://lnkd.in/e4bnE5UC So long DLUCH, welcome back MHCLG! Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Construction output up 0.4% https://lnkd.in/eT2mG-iG Construction output grew modestly in November, according to the Office National Statistics, on the back of the private commercial sector. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Construction starts rose 20% in 2024 https://lnkd.in/eKZaU6vf A bullish data report from Glenigan reveals that construction project starts in 2024 were 20% above 2023 levels. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Labour’s industrial strategy falls flat for construction https://lnkd.in/e_D9TDSS The government’s much-vaunted industrial strategy, published for consultation yesterday, has left the construction industry distinctly underwhelmed. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Construction not core to government industrial strategy https://lnkd.in/e8xi5jQz The government today launches its industrial strategy with construction apparently not part of the plan. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

ONS: Construction output stumbles https://lnkd.in/etqFFt_9 Construction output in Great Britain fell 0.4% in volume terms in July 2024, according to Office for National Statistics’ latest estimates. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Falling completions pushes government building targets out of reach https://lnkd.in/eeECxquZ Here is further evidence that the government’s house-building targets look out of reach, builders say. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Reeves’ budget fails to excite construction industry https://lnkd.in/erDhir6E A survey of nearly 300 construction professionals has found that only 20% think the recent budget will be any good for the industry. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

CITB sets out consensus consultation dates https://lnkd.in/eMCYgFD3 Consultation on the Construction Industry Training Board levy proposal for 2026-29 will run from 26th September until 24th October 2024. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Scottish modular house-builder fails https://lnkd.in/eUXcTrth Cumnock-based Connect Modular has fallen into administration. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects