Overheating market alarms industry
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There is a danger of the UK construction market becoming overheated, with skills and resources being stretched beyond their limits, according to senior industry figures. The construction industry's workforce has declined dramatically over recent years, and this is now bringing the danger of skills shortages and materials price inflation. In many cases, tender prices are still below budget, but the impact of growing volumes of work will begin to be seen in tender prices shortly.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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Tories ignore industry pleas
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The UK government has stated that it is not willing to provide any incentives for the construction and housing sectors. Chancellor Kenneth Clarke believes that increasing consumer confidence and lower mortgage rates will allow the housing sector to recover in the long term, but he is cautious about any artificial stimulation. The House Builders Federation has called on the government to commit itself to increasing home ownership.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1995
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French giant eyes up PFI schemes
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There is considerable potential in UK private finance projects, according to Generale des Eaux, which owns 80% of SGE, the second-largest construction concern in Europe. Generale des Eaux is now considering possible links with UK, French or international partners on UK private finance schemes. Investment would be undertaken through General Utilities, its subsidiary in the UK.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1995
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