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The construction sector has become a rising player in global efforts to become “Nature Positive” according to UK-based biodiversity consultancy, Biodiversify. Recent reports show that the built environment sector is…

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Construction sector represents 25% of tax evaders https://londonlovesbusiness.com/construction-sector-represents-25-per-cent-of-tax-evaders/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:32:58 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=183889

A new analysis by GB Concrete & Pump has uncovered significant levels of tax evasion within the construction industry. The company’s in-depth investigation of HMRC’s latest list of deliberate tax…

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Jobs market experiences an uptick driven by new trade & construction and graduate roles https://londonlovesbusiness.com/jobs-market-experiences-an-uptick-driven-by-new-trade-construction-and-graduate-roles/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:16:35 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=183259

UK job vacancies increased marginally in September driven by gains in sectors including Trade & Construction, Logistics & Warehouse and Graduate, according to new data from the latest UK Job Market Report by…

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Construction optimism curtailed by ongoing skills shortages https://londonlovesbusiness.com/construction-optimism-curtailed-by-ongoing-skills-shortages/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:34:45 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=182879

Construction vacancies have rebounded to levels seen last year as optimism grows, however, progress could be curtailed by ongoing skills shortages. That’s according to the latest research from the Association…

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Construction sector slows https://londonlovesbusiness.com/construction-sector-slows/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:16:27 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=175719

The recovery in construction has lost momentum amid a slump in housebuilding which comes as companies have reported slow growth in new orders. The latest S&P Global construction purchasing managers’…

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UK’s tradespeople suffer £12,000 annual earnings drop https://londonlovesbusiness.com/uks-tradespeople-suffer-12000-annual-earnings-drop/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:54:24 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=169968

Tradespeople in the UK were an average of £12k per year worse off in 2023 than the previous year. In 2023, average earnings were £68,474 – down 17% from £82,821…

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Construction sector jobs increase as bounce back begins https://londonlovesbusiness.com/construction-sector-jobs-increase-as-bounce-back-begins/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:56:57 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=168627

Recruitment activity within the construction sector has bounced back, with vacancies and applications for permanent roles increasing at the start of 2024, following a downturn in the market last year…

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The industries with the biggest gender gap revealed  https://londonlovesbusiness.com/the-industries-with-the-biggest-gender-gap-revealed/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:04:49 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=167938

Electricians, plumbers, and carpenters are the construction roles with the biggest gap between male and female workers, new research has revealed. Following the news that female representation has reached a…

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Construction industry is stabilising https://londonlovesbusiness.com/construction-industry-is-stabilising/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:30:03 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=167613

There are signs that the UK’s construction industry is picking up pace and for the first time in two years builders are feeling more optimistic. In the latest S&P Global/CIPS…

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The only way is up for construction sector https://londonlovesbusiness.com/the-only-way-is-up-for-construction-sector/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:48:11 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=165987

The rise in Tuesday’s construction PMI data is positive news and a sign that there is renewed optimism among construction companies. However, the PMI data remains below 50.0 as the…

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