Material concerns and labour pain: is construction facing a major crisis?15 November 2021IntelligenceBrexit, Covid – and the retirement of the ‘Loadsamoney’ generationBrexit, Covid – and the retirement of the ‘Loadsamoney’ generationRegion: United KingdomMore: Market analysisSkills shortageBrexitCovid-19ONSBusiness clients & servicesBrian Green
How will Labour solve the housing crisis?13 August 2024IntelligenceHighlights of the promised NPPF changes and what they meanHighlights of the promised NPPF changes and what they meanRegion: United KingdomMore: Labour governmentPolicyHousingPlaces planning & communityAngela RaynerSection 106National Planning Policy FrameworkEleanor YoungBeautyGrey belt
Labour shortages and high cost of living combine to spell gloom for construction15 June 2022IntelligenceA step-change in construction activity is needed to avoid calamityA step-change in construction activity is needed to avoid calamityRegion: United KingdomMore: Brian GreenBusiness resilienceBusiness clients & servicesConstruction activityEconomic forecast
News catch-up: Post-Brexit rules to impact construction material shortage18 May 2021IntelligenceGovernment struggles to combat materials and staff shortagesGovernment struggles to combat materials and staff shortagesRegion: United KingdomMore: Grenfell TowerGrimshaw ArchitectsDerby Assembly RoomsBrexitCovid-19CoronavirusBusiness clients & servicesDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureLegal regulatory & statutory complianceSimon AldousBuild back betterArchitects Declare
3D printing could transform African schools and homes shortages1 October 2021ProductsScaled-up building plans could tackle shortages at speedScaled-up building plans could tackle shortages at speedRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Design construction & technologyAfricaKenyaZimbabweMalawiMadagascar14TreesLafargeHolcimUnicefSchoolsHousingStephen CousinsStudio MortazaviThinking Huts
Modular house-building firms may have failed but modern methods are on the rise2 May 2024IntelligenceThe data shows that, despite high-profile failures, major house-building firms are steadily shifting to modern methodsThe data shows that, despite high-profile failures, major house-building firms are steadily shifting to modern methodsRegion: United KingdomMore: Modular constructionMMCTimber frameSkills shortageNet zeroBrian GreenDesign construction & technologyHousebuilders
Hard labour for construction24 March 2017IntelligenceAn ageing local workforce plus Brexit spells trouble for UK constructionAn ageing local workforce plus Brexit spells trouble for UK constructionRegion: United Kingdom
Let’s solve the real housing crisis26 April 2018IntelligenceThese are the factors that could make the housing shortage far, far worseThese are the factors that could make the housing shortage far, far worseRegion: United KingdomMore: Housing crisisHousing shortageResidentialPost-warNewbuildHousing marketHousing stock
Industry faces a titanic struggle for skills18 June 2021IntelligenceWho wants a job in construction? And who will train them?Who wants a job in construction? And who will train them?Region: United KingdomMore: Engineering Construction Industry Training BoardCITBSkills and trainingSkills shortageBrian GreenEconomic outlookBrexitCovid-19Business clients & services
In association with WeberInnovative systems help ease Dublin’s student housing shortage15 December 2017ProductsWebertherm insulation eases Dublin housing shortageWebertherm insulation eases Dublin housing shortageRegion: United KingdomMore: NetweberSaint-GobainDublinHousingStudentsStudent hallsStudent lifeIrelandAccommodation
Construction feels the pressure26 March 2019ProductsCurrent comment with some light reliefCurrent comment with some light reliefRegion: United KingdomMore: BrexitGarden BridgeHousingLabour shortagesKitchens & bathroomsPoundbury
Getting the UK building will need bold thinking21 March 2025IntelligenceAmbitious action must follow the many announcements on planning reform, if we are to see change during this parliament.Ambitious action must follow the many announcements on planning reform, if we are to see change during this parliament.Region: United KingdomMore: PlanningDevelopmentHomesHousingInfrastructureLabour governmentRussell CurtisRCKa