The latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market Review from industry analysts Barbour ABI, highlights levels of construction contract values awarded across Great Britain.
The residential sector was the largest in terms of contract awards in November with a share of 38.1% which compares to just a 28.0% share of awards in October. The commercial and retail sector was the second largest this month with attributable shares of 18.2%, benefitting from some larger-scale office developments. Accounting for 15.9% of all construction contract awards this month, the infrastructure sector managed to secure third place.
The largest value contract award for November was the £156.5 million White City Place, at Shepherds Bush, London. The project will involve the construction of three structures to provide a new office space.
Commenting on the figures, Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Barbour ABI and AMA Research said, “We continue to see an upwards trend in contract awards value following on from lower levels in August and September of this year. With the General Election taking place this week, depending on the outcome, the outlook may shift with the differing party policies.”
