DODGE MOMENTUM INDEX INCREASES IN MARCH

Commercial planning strength overcomes institutional weakness HAMILTON, N.J. – The Dodge Momentum Index moved 4% higher in March to 166.9 (2000=100), up from the revised February reading of 160.3. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, is a monthly measure of the initial report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to […] The post DODGE MOMENTUM INDEX INCREASES IN MARCH appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Everton pick Laing O’Rourke for main works on £505m stadium

Laing O’Rourke has secured the final phase of development for Everton FC’s new £505m stadium project. The contractor, which had already worked on the stadium project under a pre-contract services agreement and took on the enabling-works contract in February last year, will now oversee the… The post Everton pick Laing O’Rourke for main works on £505m stadium appeared first on Construction News.

Willmott Dixon wins hotel job for Midas client

Fragrance went public with concerns week before builder collapsed in February

Housebuilder fined after wall collapse seriously injures child

An eight-year-old child was left with serious injuries after a substantial part of a wall collapsed at a construction site. Housebuilder Gurmit Properties has been fined for safety breaches in relation to the incident, which took place in Wakefield. On 7 February 2018, the child… The post Housebuilder fined after wall collapse seriously injures child appeared first on Construction News.

Construction vacancies highlight ‘gargantuan skills gap’

Vacancies in the construction sector remain high as demand for workers continues to outstrip supply. There were 48,000 vacancies in the three months to March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). That is the same number as in February, but the figure had… The post Construction vacancies highlight ‘gargantuan skills gap’ appeared first on Construction News.

Canary Wharf Elizabeth line station open day, February 2018

Crossrail is opening its doors to nine of the new central station sites from Paddington to Woolwich this year. These events will give you the chance to get behind the hoardings, see the future Elizabeth line stations under construction and experience this major infrastructure project at work.

Moving Ahead, February 2018: Crossrail's quarterly update

Welcome to the February 2018 edition of Moving Ahead.