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Builders’ merchants sales bounce back
Sales data from Britain's builders' merchants indicate a solid V-shaped recovery for the industry. Builders' merchants’ sales bounced back strongly in the three months May..
Glasgow consults on public transport network
Glasgow Council has kicked off a debate on the future of the city's public transport network. It has published a consultation document that addresses multiple..
July construction output leapt 17.6%
Monthly construction output grew by 17.6% in July 2020 to £11,922m, according to latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. July’s strong growth in output..
Leadership council lobbies chancellor for more support
Construction Leadership Council co-chairman Andy Mitchell has set out an industry wish-list for the chancellor’s forthcoming spending review. The four-page letter to chancellor Rishi Sunak..
Demand for site labour shows “V-shaped” recovery
Demand for labour in the UK construction industry has recovered to 79% of pre-lockdown capacity. Data from the industry’s biggest payer of subcontractors Hudson Contract..
Government task force to reopen Hammersmith Bridge
The Government has stepped in to take control of fixing the cracking Hammersmith Bridge in London, which has been closed for nearly 18 months. The..