Foxtons makes ‘strong start to year’ as market share grows

Foxtons revealed its sale pipeline was at its highest level since the Brexit referendum in 2016.

This is the year to get political and make the case for what you believe in

The Architects’ JournalThis is the year to get political and make the case for what you believe in Having barely emerged from the tumult of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK’s political framework and resolve have been tested to their limits in recent months. As a beleaguered Tory administration prepares for what must be an election year, with polls suggesting a Labour… The post This is the year to get political and make the case for what you believe in appeared first on The Architects’ JournalKunle Barker

Stormont: construction firms demand action from returning government

Northern Irish construction firms have welcomed the imminent return to functioning government in the country and demanded a range of measures to boost the industry. Reports suggest power-sharing could return to Stormont this week after a two-year boycott by the Democratic Unionist Party over Brexit… The post Stormont: construction firms demand action from returning government appeared first on Construction News.

EU faces £400m bill for empty London office after WeWork troubles

The European Union faces a potential bill of £400m for an empty London office it vacated in 2016 in the wake of Brexit and sub-let to WeWork, following the flexible workspace giant’s bankruptcy in the US.

Vinci UK tumbles to a loss

Vinci has blamed Brexit, covid, the Russians and inflation for its £44m pre-tax loss in the UK last year.

Metroun - Mitigating The Impact Of Covid-19 & Brexit On Construction Material Costs, 01032023

The construction industry in the UK has been hit hard by two major factors: Covid-19 and Brexit. Both factors have led to significant increases in the cost of construction materials. This video takes a look at how these factors have impacted the cost of materials and potential ways to mitigate them

Metroun - Are Labour Shortages Affecting The UK Construction Industry? 08022023

This animated video from Metroun looks at the labour shortage currently being experienced within the UK and the reasons behind why it is happening. They also look at some of the impacts and affects of the labour shortage.

Building Magazine Top 150 consultants - out of the frying pan into the fire, Oct 2022

Building's Top 150 consultants league table is listed, but there is also interesting feedback on Staff recruitment, annual fees, and level of confidence in the Industry and Economy overall, plus opinions on the impact of the Ukraine War, Brexit and the Building Safety Act

Mace - UK Market View Q1 2022

The attached report by Mace provides their view on the UK construction market "Construction orders look strong as we go through the first quarter of 2022 however this growth is likely to be tempered by geopolitical factors driving rising oil and gas prices. This, combined with inflation, interest rate and taxation rises will put pressure of the cost of living, the cost of borrowing and construction costs which in turn may translate into a slowing of growth in the economy over the medium term"

Beale & Co - Webinar: Contractual Considerations in 2021 – a New Landscape, 21012021

Will Buckby and Robert Read discuss those important contractual considerations that construction professionals should be considering in the current market including: PII; Fire Safety; COVID-19 pandemic; Brexit

How has Brexit impacted the Construction industry financially?