Lead times
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Business in the UK lift installation industry is good, with a high level of enquires. The introduction of the Lifts Directive 1999 has increased the cost of lifts by between 1,000-1,500 pounds sterling. Prices are expected to have risen on average by 3.5% in 1999. Some firms suggest the competitive market keeps their margins very low. New technology in lifts has helped to cut the demand for workers although a shortfall in the industry remains. Lead times for curtain walling fell to 22 weeks in Nov 1999 whilst for electrical packages, lead times increased from 10 to 14 weeks.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2000
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Second opinion
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An independent construction industry organisation needs to be established according to a review of carried out by the UK government. The UK construction industry needs to respond positively to the proposals set out in the review, enabling the future of the industry to be established during the late 1990s. The strong leaders of the industry need to come forward and offer their services in putting the review's recommendations into practice, whilst ensuring the points put forward by the UK Egan taskforce are implemented.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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How is it for you?
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The outlook for the UK construction industry is variable, with cities including Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow enjoying strong growth, while Newcastle, Birmingham and Belfast are more pessimistic. In Glasgow and Edinburgh, the construction sector has been boosted by new office and retail development, although the recovery is still patchy. In Belfast, construction has been affected by the renewal of sectarian violence, while in Leeds the construction sector is thriving, particularly in the leisure and office sectors.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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