Growth in labour rates slows down across UK
Language: English Series: Construction News ; (6986) 28 September 2006, 16(1)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Figures from the EC Harris/"Construction News" Contractors Input Cost Index show that input costs in the year to September 2006 rose by 4.2%, and by 1.2% over the last quarter. Labour rates increased by 2.6% over the year with materials prices 6% higher than in September 2005. Graph and table provide mean prices for labour and materials across UK regions.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L135162 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 135162-1001 |
Figures from the EC Harris/"Construction News" Contractors Input Cost Index show that input costs in the year to September 2006 rose by 4.2%, and by 1.2% over the last quarter. Labour rates increased by 2.6% over the year with materials prices 6% higher than in September 2005. Graph and table provide mean prices for labour and materials across UK regions.