This week’s roundup reviews Zoopla’s latest House Price Index, the shortage of HGV drivers, and relief that the planned product marking changes have been delayed.
Tag Archives: construction
Construction skills shortage: the sleeping giant that is waking up
With labour availability at a 20-year low, and new entrants few and far between, just how bad is the skills shortage in the construction industry?
Current bungalow levels need to rise
The humble bungalow is traditionally associated with the older generation; but COVID has changed the way they’re viewed. Are we building enough of them to keep up with a resurgent demand?
Why does the construction industry have such a poor image?
The reputation of construction is often negative. But, with the industry facing the worst labour shortage in 20 years, there is never a more critical moment to change public attitudes.
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