Supply problems and apparent decline don’t spell disaster17 September 2021IntelligenceSupply problems – look deep into the data for the real economic storySupply problems – look deep into the data for the real economic storyRegion: United KingdomMore: Brian GreenEconomyEconomic outlookMaterialsCoronavirusBrexitHousebuildersInfrastructureDataRICSFMB
Is there a Brexit ‘bounce’ for construction?21 February 2020IntelligenceGovernment’s influence is growing, but outlook is variableGovernment’s influence is growing, but outlook is variableRegion: United KingdomMore: Economic forecastHousingHome improvementsPublic sectorCommercial buildingsONSRICSFMBBrian Green
Home improvement market faltering despite bullish outlook3 July 2023IntelligenceEnergy efficiency measures and working from home offer some growthEnergy efficiency measures and working from home offer some growthRegion: United KingdomMore: Home improvementsEconomic outlookBusiness clients & servicesFederation of Master BuildersONSBrian GreenRenewable energyHome working
Uncertainty for construction didn’t end with the election19 December 2019IntelligenceStrong public spending could help construction out of doldrumsStrong public spending could help construction out of doldrumsRegion: United KingdomMore: General electionConstruction marketConstruction outlook
Outlook: not bad16 December 2016Intelligence2017’s looking reasonably sunny2017’s looking reasonably sunnyRegion: United KingdomMore: Construction outlookEconomic outlookOffice for National StatisticsBrexit
Construction is flirting with recession16 August 2017IntelligenceUncertainty is ubiquitous. No wonder construction activity is stutteringUncertainty is ubiquitous. No wonder construction activity is stutteringRegion: United KingdomMore: BrexitConstruction marketConstruction outlookExternal managementInternal managementStaffing
What Brexit uncertainty means for us22 January 2019IntelligenceCan modest growth sustain amid Brexit chaos?Can modest growth sustain amid Brexit chaos?Region: United KingdomMore: BrexitFuture Trends SurveyEconomic outlookRICSBusiness clients & services