At some point, construction gave up on customer service – but it’s far from a lost cause

Seeing the construction sector enter Q2 of 2024 with renewed optimism has been incredibly uplifting. However, given the conversations we repeatedly hear from suppliers and contractors across the supply chain, I’m concerned about the industry’s ability to maintain positive momentum. Here’s why. The post At some point, construction gave up on customer service – but it’s far from a lost cause appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Ray of light in NHBC numbers

Latest data from the National House Building Council suggests that the house-building sector has turned a corner.

Putting data to work

By investing in solutions that enable more consistency and efficiency in the production of building materials and systems, the construction sector can put a dent in their labor problem.

Data shows construction still lags behind wider economic recovery

Construction output fell in March for the second consecutive month, according to the latest official figures. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), released this morning, shows a 0.4 per cent fall in productivity across the sector, following a 1.9 per cent drop in… The post Data shows construction still lags behind wider economic recovery appeared first on Construction News.

Why the sector needs more clarity on the Building Safety Act

Peter Doyle, head of Health and Safety Services at Citation, spotlights some of the main challenges surrounding the Building Safety Act and explores where more clarity is needed to encourage industry-wide compliance throughout every stage of the building lifecycle. The post Why the sector needs more clarity on the Building Safety Act appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

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