Skills shortages, falling outputs, rising costs and insolvencies are putting pressure on construction’s capacity, writes Pablo Cristi Worm.

Signs are beginning to show of the construction sector’s growth slowing, with Glenigan’s Construction Index demonstrating a 5% fall in the value of new work to Q2.

HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson has expressed “concern” over the rate at which costs are increasing on the HS2 high-speed rail project.

Brexit has added an extra dimension to covid-19 cost pressures, as demand collides with supply chain disruption, writes Kris Hudson.

Surveyors are expecting materials prices to rise another 10% over the next 12 months, with 7% growth in tender prices anticipated.

Construction prices rose by 14.7% in June 2021, compared to the same month a year before, according to the latest official figures.

Clients and contractors should plan ahead to ensure material price escalation doesn’t jeopardise the recovery, writes Kris Hudson Escalation in material prices is now one of the biggest threats to…