Tag Archives: construction

Average house price rises, as affordable completions fall

The ONS have published their house price index for September, whilst DLUHC report a fall in affordable completions. Meanwhile the HSE targets mental health of construction workers.

Strong results from housebuilders, as labour levels ease and steel prices rise

This week saw several housebuilders publish strong results, but warn of increasing build costs. However, labour levels seem to be stabilising.

Construction output grows amidst ongoing industry challenges – with solutions offered

Data from IHS Markit and CIPS shows that construction output grew in October; but the industry continues to face multiple challenges.

New starts and completions fall in quarter, whilst Government provides housing boost

NHBC figures show that new housing starts and completions fall in the quarter, whilst the Government announces a £1.8bn fund for brownfield housing.

Energy crisis will increase material prices further, amidst slowing construction output

Economists warn that the energy crisis will have a knock-on effect on construction material costs, whilst ONS data shows construction slowing in August.

Women in Construction: “We are seen as worth less.”

With women making up less than 15% of construction sector employees, and a staggering gender pay gap, we speak to four women in the industry to discover their experiences, and find out why construction has such an inequality problem.