Transport links across the UK will be “significantly closer to the standards of London”, with improved services, simpler fares and integrated ticketing by 2030, the Government has pledged in its new Levelling Up White Paper. The strategy, launched today by Levelling … Continue reading →

Construction output has once again bounced back above the pre-pandemic high-water mark after a strong surge in new work during November. A 5.7% hike in new work lifted overall construction output by 3.5%, despite a small decline in repair and … Continue reading →

Construction buyers reported the fastest rise in output  in four months in November with commercial work leading the way. The bellwether IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI Total Activity Index hit 55.5 in November – up from 54.6 in October. There were also signs that … Continue reading →

80% of industries reporting record job vacancies According to the latest labour market stats from the ONS, October saw 29.3 million employees, up by 160,000 on the revised September statistics. However, it was noted that it’s possible these figures may … Continue reading →

The Report on Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The … Continue reading →

Local authorities have welcomed chancellor Rishi Sunak’s transport spending boost announced in the Spending Review last week. However, there was some initial confusion over how much of the £7bn Sunak said would be allocated to urban transport across England was … Continue reading →

Archaeologists working on HS2 project have uncovered a set of rare Roman statues whilst excavating a Norman Church in Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire. The work has been carried out by HS2’s Enabling Works Contractor Fusion JV (Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, BAM Nuttall … Continue reading →

The ONS’s most recently published labour market figures show that vacancy numbers have reached another record high with the number of payroll employees up by 207,000 having surpassed pre-pandemic levels. This is 122,000 higher than levels seen before the pandemic … Continue reading →

Keltbray has agreed a deal to acquire a portfolio of infrastructure contracts and associated assets from nmcn which went into administration last week. The latest move secures the futures of 117 former nmcn employees and Keltbray will take over existing … Continue reading →

Civils contractor Clancy Dowra has delivered strong financial performance and boosted its order book to £1bn after a successful group restructure. Chairman Kevin Clancy says strategic work done through 2020-2021 and in the years immediately preceding it has ensured the … Continue reading →

HS2 has shortlisted three bidders for the £370m contract to build a major Interchange Station in Solihull. The contract, which will be awarded next year, is set to support 1,000 jobs, creating a major economic boost for people and businesses … Continue reading →

Contractors are being told to clean up their act after thousands of tonnes of contaminated plastic film and wrap produced in construction were blocked from export at UK ports. Fresh crackdown after surge in illegal export of plastic waste contaminated with mud, … Continue reading →