The ride ahead
Language: English Series: QS Week ; 27 July 2005, 12-13(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Looks at forecasts for the world economy, the UK and construction industry. Growth is expected to slow before rising again in 2007, as the successful bid for the 2012 Olympics boost the construction industry following the end of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link and Heathrow's Terminal 5. Opinions vary over the outlook of the construction industry but many agree that construction growth will remain generally good over the next two years. However, increased labour demands for the London Olympics may lead to skills shortages and wage increases in the industry.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L130470 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 130470-1001 |
Looks at forecasts for the world economy, the UK and construction industry. Growth is expected to slow before rising again in 2007, as the successful bid for the 2012 Olympics boost the construction industry following the end of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link and Heathrow's Terminal 5. Opinions vary over the outlook of the construction industry but many agree that construction growth will remain generally good over the next two years. However, increased labour demands for the London Olympics may lead to skills shortages and wage increases in the industry.