International Construction Intelligence - UK edition
March 2010
International Construction Intelligence presents data and intelligence about international costs and related trends for the construction industry.
Construction industry experts examine trends in carbon cap and trade, the performance of construction markets worldwide, and the impact of exchange rates on construction.
Carbon - the new economic commodity
2010 is a major year for the low carbon economy. With many countries introducing carbon tax or cap and trade schemes, carbon is effectively becoming an economic commodity. So how this affect the built environment, and what role does it play in decision making?
World review - construction update
As the world shows early signs of recovery from the worst economic downturn for over 70 years, our latest review takes a closer look at the performance of construction markets around the world.
Exchange rate factors in the UK construction industry
Prior to 2008 the British pound looked reassuringly stable against the euro. However, the UK's exposure to the effects of the credit crunch hit confidence in the Eurozone. Richard Anderson, Faithful+Gould's UK Cost Intelligence Manager, comments on how the varying exchange rate and other factors might affect the UK construction industry.