Uncertain times ahead for construction sector
Series: Construction News ; (6735) 27 September 2001, 13(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Considers the impact of the World Trade Center terror attacks on the UK construction industry. The industry is currently buoyant with public-sector growth in the pipe-line, but Britain's participation in a war against terrorism is likely to affect government spending plans. Highlights the hot and cold spots in the construction market; road contracts and contracts awarded in the education and commercial sectors are still prospering while contracts awarded for retail buildings and leisure work have slumped.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64636 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 115241-1001 |
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Considers the impact of the World Trade Center terror attacks on the UK construction industry. The industry is currently buoyant with public-sector growth in the pipe-line, but Britain's participation in a war against terrorism is likely to affect government spending plans. Highlights the hot and cold spots in the construction market; road contracts and contracts awarded in the education and commercial sectors are still prospering while contracts awarded for retail buildings and leisure work have slumped.