Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk
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Its been a good year for the building industry and the latest infographic from Quantic shows why 2015 will be even better and the demand for skilled construction professionals is set to soar.
Last month hotel, leisure and sport construction was up 35% and growth will continue with Glenigan predicting overall project starts will be up by 7.3% next year.
The Saint-Gobain debate last month indicated that many believe we can expect a number of key mega mergers in the new year as the industry restructures for long term growth.
And well done to all those in the industry who have supported charities throughout the year, giving their time, money, products and skills.
For example:
Catching our eye on Buildingtalks Twitter feed:
George Barnsdale, a highly respected manufacturer of premium timber windows and doors, is proud celebrating its 140th anniversary.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Glass, Glazing, Health & Safety, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Timber Buildings and Timber Products, Windows, Wooden productsThe Encon Group, the UK’s leading independent distributor of building materials, achieves the highly regarded ISO 19443 certification.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Building Systems, Civil Engineering, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Insulation, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, WallsGeberit has announced a new partnership with Claygate Distribution, a Kent-based distributor of bathroom and plumbing products with over 4000 retailers across England and Wales.
Posted in Articles, Bathrooms & Toilets, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Innovations & New Products, Interiors, Pipes, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & RenovationInsight Data, the UK’s leading construction industry data specialists, has announced a significant milestone in its email marketing operations, successfully delivering five million emails to recipients in 2024 – its highest-ever annual total.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Information Technology