With labour costs rising, contractors must plan early to help address inflation risks, writes Nitesh Patel.

New data shows strong wage growth against a backdrop of persistent skills shortages   

The cost pressures on clients and contractors continue as figures from the Office for National Statistics show a growth in orders for the second quarter of nearly 20% whilst wages for skilled tradesman rose during July.

Construction wages and salaries bounced back this spring, as the coronavirus lockdown eased, pushing up demand for workers.