Concerns grow as UK construction suffers steepest downturn since 2020, S&P reports

The UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index fell for the 17th consecutive month, with the new orders index hitting its the lowest level since May 2020. The post Concerns grow as UK construction suffers steepest downturn since 2020, S&P reports appeared first on Property Week.

Construction hit by sharpest fall in work since first Covid lockdown

Construction activity has dropped at its sharpest pace since the first Covid lockdown, research has revealed. S&P Global’s UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index posted a score of 38.2 in May, where 50 represents no change from the prior period. This represented a 17th successive month… The post Construction hit by sharpest fall in work since first Covid lockdown appeared first on Construction News.

Boleo Mini Excavator Review: Does It Actually Deliver Tier-One Performance?

The post Boleo Mini Excavator Review: Does It Actually Deliver Tier-One Performance? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Purchasing heavy equipment requires a massive capital investment for small contractors. Landscaping firms and municipal crews frequently face a difficult decision between overpriced legacy brands and unreliable budget imports.Boleo claims to solve this exact problem with their dedicated lineup of compact mini excavators and skid steers. They advertise tier-one performance at a fraction of the […]

Renew continues acquisition trend with EDES deal

Renew Holdings has continued its acquisition spree by purchasing electricity engineering specialist Electricity Distribution Engineering Services (EDES). The deal is worth up to £9m, the AIM-listed civils group announced this morning. Renew said the addition of EDES would strengthen its position in the regulated energy… The post Renew continues acquisition trend with EDES deal appeared first on Construction News.

Double whammy hits April construction output

A combination of lower activity and higher inflation has resulted in the steepest monthly decline in UK construction output since last November, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The index, which is overseen by S&P Global, fell to 39.7 in April, down… The post Double whammy hits April construction output appeared first on Construction News.

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