Strategy Archives - Construction & Civil Engineering magazine https://ccemagazine.com/news/category/strategy/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:51:56 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://ccemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/10/cce-150x150.png Strategy Archives - Construction & Civil Engineering magazine https://ccemagazine.com/news/category/strategy/ 32 32 US Tariffs Cast a Shadow Over UK Construction Growth Prospects https://ccemagazine.com/news/us-tariffs-cast-a-shadow-over-uk-construction-growth-prospects/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:51:04 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15851 The international construction sector has entered an era marked by heightened uncertainty, as US trade tariffs send ripple effects across global markets. Although the United Kingdom's direct reliance on American construction materials remains relatively modest, the broader economic instability generated by these trade tensions is beginning to erode confidence and stall activity across the UK building industry.

The post US Tariffs Cast a Shadow Over UK Construction Growth Prospects appeared first on Construction & Civil Engineering magazine.

]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction and civil engineering news. The international construction sector has entered an era marked by heightened uncertainty, as US trade tariffs send ripple effects across global markets. Although the United Kingdom’s direct reliance on American construction materials remains relatively modest…

Source

The post US Tariffs Cast a Shadow Over UK Construction Growth Prospects appeared first on Construction & Civil Engineering magazine.

]]> High-speed rail for Britain: What’s next for HS2 under new leadership? https://ccemagazine.com/news/high-speed-rail-for-britain-whats-next-for-hs2-under-new-leadership/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:42:49 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15164 The appointment of Mark Wild as the new Chief Executive Officer of HS2 Ltd in December 2024 marked a pivotal moment for Britain’s ambitious high-speed rail project. A seasoned executive with a track record in leading complex infrastructure initiatives, Wild stepped into a role fraught with challenges.

The post High-speed rail for Britain: What’s next for HS2 under new leadership? appeared first on Construction & Civil Engineering magazine.

]]> The appointment of Mark Wild as the new Chief Executive Officer of HS2 Ltd in December 2024 marked a pivotal moment for Britain’s ambitious high-speed rail project. A seasoned executive with a track record in leading complex infrastructure initiatives, Wild stepped into a role fraught with challenges. His immediate focus was stabilising a project plagued by escalating costs, timeline uncertainties…

Source

The post High-speed rail for Britain: What’s next for HS2 under new leadership? appeared first on Construction & Civil Engineering magazine.

]]> Market Confidence and Project Starts Drive UK Civil Engineering Growth https://ccemagazine.com/news/market-confidence-and-project-starts-drive-uk-civil-engineering-growth/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:18:48 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=14904 The civil engineering sector is making a robust comeback in 2024, marked by a projected 26 percent increase in project starts, according to Glenigan’s latest UK Construction Industry Forecast. This recovery comes on the heels of a challenging 2023, during which the sector experienced a 6 percent decline in activity.

The post Market Confidence and Project Starts Drive UK Civil Engineering Growth appeared first on Construction & Civil Engineering magazine.

]]> The civil engineering sector is making a robust comeback in 2024, marked by a projected 26 percent increase in project starts, according to Glenigan’s latest UK Construction Industry Forecast. This recovery comes on the heels of a challenging 2023, during which the sector experienced a 6 percent decline in activity. One of the primary drivers of this resurgence is the rise in smaller-scale…

Source

The post Market Confidence and Project Starts Drive UK Civil Engineering Growth appeared first on Construction & Civil Engineering magazine.

]]> Construction Engineering Trends that Marked 2024 https://ccemagazine.com/news/construction-engineering-trends-that-marked-2024/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:55:44 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=14899 2024 marked a turning point for the construction engineering industry, driven by a convergence of technological advancements, sustainability priorities, and the growing demand for resilient infrastructure. With new benchmarks set for efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility, the industry embraced innovation to address its most pressing challenges.

The post Construction Engineering Trends that Marked 2024 appeared first on Construction & Civil Engineering magazine.

]]> 2024 marked a turning point for the construction engineering industry, driven by a convergence of technological advancements, sustainability priorities, and the growing demand for resilient infrastructure. With new benchmarks set for efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility, the industry embraced innovation to address its most pressing challenges. Amid labour shortages, climate change…

Source

The post Construction Engineering Trends that Marked 2024 appeared first on Construction & Civil Engineering magazine.

]]> The Current State of the Midlands Construction Industry https://ccemagazine.com/news/the-current-state-of-the-midlands-construction-industry/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:53:19 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=13257 Recent events, notably the failure of Enrok Construction, have put the Midlands construction industry under the spotlight. This occurrence highlights the sector's vulnerabilities amidst a challenging economic landscape. The Midlands, a pivotal region in the UK's construction industry, now faces a critical period marked by economic pressures and changing project demands, requiring resilience and adaptability from its participants.

The post The Current State of the Midlands Construction Industry appeared first on Construction & Civil Engineering magazine.

]]> Recent events, notably the failure of Enrok Construction, have put the Midlands construction industry under the spotlight. This occurrence highlights the sector’s vulnerabilities amidst a challenging economic landscape. The Midlands, a pivotal region in the UK’s construction industry, now faces a critical period marked by economic pressures and changing project demands…

Source

The post The Current State of the Midlands Construction Industry appeared first on Construction & Civil Engineering magazine.

]]>