An analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data by the New York Building Congress shows New York City's construction workforce could do more to recruit and mentor... read more →
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Let’s get moving on the most practical solution to meeting the labor shortage. Click here to view full story;
But the 17-year-old apprentice is in something of a minority even in the 21st century - a woman making her career in the still predominantly male construction industry. Stacey Chapman,... read more →
London City Airport has been closed down after a World War II bomb was discovered during development work. Click Here to view full story;
The Chartered Institute of Marketing is now working with the industry to launch the CIM Foundation Certificate in Marketing for Construction. Click here to view full story;
Outdoor living spaces rank first among special function rooms desired by consumers, according to the American Institute for Architects, and so homeowners are expected to be going all-in for the... read more →
St Modwen is accelerating its commercial construction programme this year as it focuses on regions outside London. Click here to view full story;
Wates Residential has joined forces with Homes England to build 200 new homes built at Daedalus, the former Royal Naval Air Station Lee-on-Solent, in Gosport. Click here to view... read more →
The monthly survey of construction purchasing managers suggests a near-stagnant industry in January 2018 with new orders declining and continuing market uncertainty. Click here to view full story;
Results from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) workload trends survey for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2017 found that more member firms saw workload fall than saw a rise.... read more →