Construction Spending Increases in April

Residential, public work account for much of the increase. 

Welsh people treated like ‘second class citizens’ over rail funding in light of HS2 cost increases

Plaid Cymru’s transport spokesperson has said the people of Wales are being treated like “second class citizens” after HS2’s new cost estimates have been revealed. The post Welsh people treated like ‘second class citizens’ over rail funding in light of HS2 cost increases appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Why Businesses Use 3D Furniture Rendering for Faster Approvals and Better Sales

3D furniture rendering helps businesses present furniture designs with realistic visuals before production begins. It allows furniture manufacturers, interior designers, eCommerce brands and real estate developers to showcase products in detailed interior settings, improving communication with clients and customers.

CITB increases apprentice support

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released a report on its New Entrant Support Team (NEST), showing it helped 5,913 apprentices to join the industry in 2025/26, a 43% rise.

Glenveagh reiterates guidance as it extends share buyback

Irish housebuilder Glenveagh Properties is “on track” to deliver its full year guidance, with the outlook “remaining positive” as it increases its share buyback programme. The post Glenveagh reiterates guidance as it extends share buyback appeared first on Property Week.

Currie & Brown - 2022, what to expect from the global construction industry

Over the past 12 months, Currie & Brown construction cost experts around the world have reported consistent construction trends and headwinds. Common experiences in all regions were post-pandemic recovery and historic increases in construction material prices. Looking forward, the typical expectation is for material costs to begin normalizing, with some regions projecting that labour shortages will take the hot seat once again