Housing
Research by City & Guilds has revealed that a severe shortage of skilled workers is putting the UK's goal to build 1.5m new homes by 2029 at risk. The construction industry is struggling to recruit skilled workers, with 76% of construction firms experiencing difficulties in finding the
Housing
As the UK government targets the construction of 1.5 million new homes by 2029, a growing shortage of skilled workers is casting a shadow over this ambitious goal. According to a recent research by City & Guilds, the construction industry is struggling to recruit the necessary skilled personnel, with
Housing
BucksVision, a charity that provides practical and social support to individuals with sensory loss, has received a £3,000 donation from Barratt Homes to support people with sight loss in Milton Keynes. The donation will be used to deliver essential in-person services to those who are socially isolated and frail.
Housing
A critical shortage of skilled workers threatens to derail the UK government's ambitious pledge to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029. A survey conducted by City & Guilds found that construction firms are struggling to recruit skilled personnel, with 76% reporting difficulties and 84% agreeing that
Housing
As the housing affordability crisis deepens across Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon, Peel Region Council has taken a significant step to stimulate residential construction by cutting development charges in half for a 16-month period. The reduced charges, which will apply from July 10, 2025, to November 13, 2026, aim to lower
Housing
Vietnam's construction industry is expected to grow by 6% in real terms in 2025, fueled by increased public and private sector investment in housing and power construction projects as part of the 2025 budget. The National Assembly of Vietnam approved a budget of VND2.1 quadrillion ($86.3
Infrastructure (Economics)
Macau's construction industry, driven mainly by the gaming sector, is expected to slow down significantly in 2025, from 5.6% in real terms in 2024 to 3.8%. This decline is attributed to a reduction in profit margins from the gaming sector, which is a dominant driver of
Infrastructure (Economics)
Granite, a leading construction and construction materials company, has announced its continued partnership with the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and Contri Construction Company through the award of the Rice Pumping Station & Pipeline Project. This collaborative effort is part of the Horizon Lateral Program, a strategic initiative designed to
Infrastructure (Economics)
Supreme Infrastructure India has been appointed as the EPC contractor for the development of a Project Affected Persons (PAP) housing complex in Powai, Mumbai, under a turnkey construction contract worth Rs 450 crore. This contract win enhances the company's overall order book to Rs 1,725 crore, comprising
Housing
The Swiss construction industry is poised to grow at a real rate of 1.8% in 2025, driven by investments in affordable housing, renewable energy, and transport infrastructure. The government projects a significant housing deficit by 2040, requiring over 500,000 new affordable housing units. Switzerland's photovoltaic capacity
Housing
The US construction industry is expected to slow down from 6.6% in real terms in 2024 to 1.4% in 2025, due to sluggish investor confidence and government policies. The Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act have been paused by President Trump, which will contribute
Housing
The cost of cement has surged by over 200% from N3,300 per 50 kg bag in 2021 to N10,200 in June 2025, fueling concerns about housing affordability in Nigeria. Amidst the crisis, stakeholders are exploring alternatives, including bamboo, which has been used for construction in Asia, North America,
