2022 / 2023 Edition
Construction
News article
New order growth starting to slow as rising costs and economic uncertainty begin to hit demand
Construction activity buoyant, but strong headwinds coming, warns Construction Products Association
Output boosted by sustained rise in new work, but business optimism drops to 17-month low
Growth led by marked rise in housing activity but business confidence softest since January 2021
Commercial work propels construction growth to a six-month high in January after subdued end to 2021
Irish trade and innovation agency becomes an affiliate member of World Cement Association
Company to sponsor Net Zero Demonstration Theatre at inaugural industry event in Leeds
Solid increase in business activity in December, but rate of expansion lowest since September
Company discusses the challenges of a low-carbon transition at University of Bath research seminar
Sharp increase in construction business activity in November led by upturn in commercial work
Business activity gains speed, but escalating costs and widespread supply shortages persist
Third quarter of 2021 sees fall-off in demand due to product shortages and rising costs
But supply chain constraints expected to hinder growth over remainder of year and into 2022
Ground broken as expansion of Liebherr-Great Britain’s Bedfordshire headquarters gets under way
Mineral Products Association budget submission calls on Chancellor to 'do the right thing'