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The construction industry has hit the headlines this week, as companies try to understand the implication of the new lockdown measures announced by the Government on Tuesday. In our second weekly market update video our Managing Director, Victoria McEwen, looks at the impact that these measures have had, as contractors have started to close their […]

While on-site construction activity is still hitting the headlines, in our latest market update video we also take a look at how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the longer-term development pipeline. Allan Wilen and Rhys Gadsby from our Economics team analyse the flow of planning applications and decisions, and identify a strong pipeline for the […]

At the Easter break, the construction industry is still adjusting to life under lockdown. Glenigan researchers have now confirmed around 3,000 on-site projects that have been impacted by COVID-19 since the start of the outbreak. Work is currently suspended on 29% of UK construction sites, accounting for 36% of the value of work currently on […]

As we enter an extended period of lockdown, our latest weekly UK Construction and COVID-19 market update looks at how this is likely to impact the market, but also explores areas of the industry that are showing positive signs. From projects reopening on site, to others progressing through the development pipeline, there are indications that […]

This week’s update is included in our ‘Construction & COVID-19: How will the industry bounce back?’ webinar, where our panel offered their expert opinion and took questions from businesses who are trying to understand the impact that the pandemic is having on their markets. Watch the full webinar below to find out more, and check […]

This week’s Construction & COVID-19 video update paints a steadier picture than in previous weeks, but still highlights a continuing positive trend, with a further 82 suspended sites reopening. And increases in both planning applications and decisions show that there is still a growing pipeline of new work for firms to get involved in too. […]

This year’s Budget places a welcome and long overdue emphasis upon greater investment in the nation’s infrastructure and built environment. The increased investment will lift UK productivity and help reshape the economy to face a post-Brexit world. The funding increases confirm expectations in our recent construction forecasts that publicly funded areas such as roads, rail […]