All busy on the western front

Watson, Kathy

All busy on the western front - 2007 - Building 440(6652) 21 November 2007, 15-17(3) .

Highlights the challenges and opportunities facing contractors in the West Midlands and provides an overview of the region's construction market. Construction output in the West Midlands is forecast to increase by 1.6% a year from 2007 to 2011, with private commercial and infrastructure being the strongest sectors. Construction employment is expected to reach 248 000 by 2011, a 7% increase on 2007.


West Midlands