Inflation and labour shortages continue to hamper London market

Short-term confidence among contractors in London’s construction market is low, according to a new report.

Payapps helps combat construction labour shortages

N F/peopleimages.com/stock.adobe.comPayapps, an award-winning construction software solution trusted by thousands of main contractors and subcontractors to simplify and standardise progress payment … The post Payapps helps combat construction labour shortages appeared first on Inside Construction.

Construction among sectors targeted by government jobs ‘bootcamp’ plan

Benefits claimants will be given training in sectors deemed most at risk from labour shortages

Trade skills shortage ‘widespread’ whilst high-tech roles soar

Widespread labour shortages in Europe's construction and engineering industries have seen a particular shortage in trade skills, whereas there are more opportunities for high-tech roles. The post Trade skills shortage ‘widespread’ whilst high-tech roles soar appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Profit slips at Scottish contractor Robertson

Firm says inflation and labour shortages remain a headache

CLC Publishes Report into Shortage of Occupations in Construction 14032023

The Construction Leadership Council has published its report of shortage occupations in construction and its updated guidance to help construction businesses access the Points Based Immigration System

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.

CN - Supply chain in danger as smaller firms hit by economic challenges, 022023

This CN article shows on a monthly basis, the number of companies that have gone into Administration since September 2021, and highlights that 23 'small' construction firms went into Administration in (the usually quiet month of) December 2022

alinea - Market Report - Q3 2022 - Much ado about everything

alinea's Q3 2022 market report on the UK construction industry along with an economic outlook, energy review, and TPI summary

Fenwick Elliott - Inflation and material shortages: Protecting your position, 30092021

With some predicting construction costs rising by 10% in the next twelve months and ongoing material shortages hitting the industry, Fenwick Elliott Partners David Bebb and Claire King look at the steps that can be taken to protect your position wherever you sit in the contractual chain