The Welsh dragon flexes its wings
Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 440(6646) 10 October 2007, 17-19(3)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Highlights the challenges facing contractors in Wales and provides an overview of the country's construction market. Forecasts a 2.5% a year growth in construction output in Wales between 2007 and 2011, similar to the UK average of 2.6%. The private commercial sector is expected to be the strongest performer, with an average annual increase of 4.2%, and the infrastructure and public non-residential sectors are expected to have annual growth rates above 3%. Construction employment is forecast to reach over 111 600 by 2011, an 8.8% increase on 2007.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L141485 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 141485-1001 |
Highlights the challenges facing contractors in Wales and provides an overview of the country's construction market. Forecasts a 2.5% a year growth in construction output in Wales between 2007 and 2011, similar to the UK average of 2.6%. The private commercial sector is expected to be the strongest performer, with an average annual increase of 4.2%, and the infrastructure and public non-residential sectors are expected to have annual growth rates above 3%. Construction employment is forecast to reach over 111 600 by 2011, an 8.8% increase on 2007.