Construction boom threatened by materials shortage
Housebuilding is leading the construction sector's recovery - but a shortage of building materials is "proving a serious detriment to both businesses throughout the supply chain and consumers."
UK construction activity plummets
IHS Markit's closely-watched purchasing managers’ index saw its biggest fall on record last month, resulting in the lowest reading since April 2009
Government outlines package of measures to boost post-Covid construction
Housing minister Robert Jenrick promises an extension of planning permission deadlines, speedier planning appeals, and relaxed restrictions on construction site working hours;
‘Increasingly difficult construction market’ gives Chelsea Barracks pause
Qatari Diar remains "committed to delivering Chelsea Barracks" but is "considering how best to procure the subsequent building works in an increasingly difficult construction market"
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