Building up to the games
Language: English Series: QS Week ; (28) 2 November 2005 12-13(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Examines the likely impact on the construction industry of infrastructure development in connection with the 2012 Olympic Games. Estimates that although only a minimal increase in output will be required by the building sector, construction output growth in Greater London will need to rise by 45 per cent. Warns that skill shortages may lead to labour migration into the South East, with a consequent knock-on effect on projects in other parts of the UK. Tables. Graphs.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L131508 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 131508-1001 |
Examines the likely impact on the construction industry of infrastructure development in connection with the 2012 Olympic Games. Estimates that although only a minimal increase in output will be required by the building sector, construction output growth in Greater London will need to rise by 45 per cent. Warns that skill shortages may lead to labour migration into the South East, with a consequent knock-on effect on projects in other parts of the UK. Tables. Graphs.