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A study of the UK construction industry found that business has been improving rapidly since 1996 but lead-times have only risen by 11.6%, despite the additional workload for many building companies. Many joinery companies plan to take on additional workers, with some in South-east England having to pay a daily rate of up to 115 pounds sterling to recruit skilled workers. Lead times are around 14 weeks for joinery businesses whilst in lift companies lead times take up to 39 weeks. Some 2400 companies were questioned about lead times in 38 types of construction industries
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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There has been considerable fluctuation so far in 1997 in procurement lead times in the UK construction industry. Lead times are now generally shortening, but the industry remains very unpredictable. The average lead time for air-conditioning plant has shortened by one week, with a similar fall for demountable partition. However, lead times have lengthened for steel frames, concrete works, electrical packages, atrium roofs and security systems.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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Construction industry procurement lead times are extending mainly due to the higher level of enquires, fuller production facilities and increased order books. Those trades lengthening lead times including piling, precast concrete frames, and suspended ceiling. There has been no change in the lead times for profiled metal roofing and sprinkler and plumbing packages. Bespoke joinery packages are reporting shorter lead in times.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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