Cymru concerns
Language: English Series: Housebuilder ; 67(4) May 2008, 14-15(2)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Considers the condition of the Welsh construction market. Warns that the recent collapse of a Cardiff-based construction company may not remain an isolated occurrence, and could happen outside Wales. While company failures in Wales rose by 3.8% in the last year, this was the lowest figure for any UK region. The number of failing property firms in the last year is 151, compared with 119 a year ago. The credit crunch is being seen as responsible. Provides local statistics on planning applications and approvals.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L143529 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 143529-1001 |
Considers the condition of the Welsh construction market. Warns that the recent collapse of a Cardiff-based construction company may not remain an isolated occurrence, and could happen outside Wales. While company failures in Wales rose by 3.8% in the last year, this was the lowest figure for any UK region. The number of failing property firms in the last year is 151, compared with 119 a year ago. The credit crunch is being seen as responsible. Provides local statistics on planning applications and approvals.