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February 2010
Finally. We have come out of the approach to public sector construction investment, starting on page 19. In our ‘End of Year Review’,
recession. Britain’s economy grew as new figures from the Construction Skills starting on page 26, we have chosen out favourite
in the 4th quarter by a rather Network (CSN) forecast a slow return to growth for products and news stories of 2009. Take a look
mediocre 0.1%. It may be a small the construction sector for the 2010 to 2014 peri- and see if you agree with our choices.
growth, but it is growth nonethe- od. A further, but marginal, decline is projected for Finally, taking on our last word this month is
less. Rather than write about how 2010, but consistent recovery is not forecast until Allan Lamb. A former displaced apprentice, Allan
the growth is pathetic, I would 2011, with a slow and steady return to moderate was laid off from his previous employer, but
prefer to look on the brighter side. The likelihood is levels of growth as confidence returns to the mar- through the ConstructionSkills Apprenticeship
the figure will be revised and adjusted to more like ket. Over the whole of the 2010 to 2014 period Matching Service found a new job. Read his story
0.2% maybe even the heady heights of 0.3%. Of construction output is expected to average 1.7% on page 33.
course, only a fool would let their caution slip now. growth each year. This is something we all need As ever we are always keen to hear from you.
After all, we still have a long way to go to get back to take stock of when moving forward this year. You can get in touch at
to our previous quarterly growth figures. Although Moving on to the issue, we have a bumper
keith.lucas@onecoms.co.uk.
this is all good news, there are still some warnings British Builder and Developer for you this month
coming from within the construction industry. packed full of the latest products and industry
Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for news. Some of the highlights this month include,
Keith Lucas,
the construction industry, are urging Government a tools and equipment special starting on page 12.
and public sector funders to provide a sustained We take a look at the up coming Ecobuild show Editor
EDITORIAL:
Editor: Keith Lucas
BBD BREAKDOWN 5
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keith.lucas@onecoms.co.uk
The latest stats from the NHBC The newest products to hit the market
PRODUCTION:
Graphic Designer: Kerri Cuthbert
INDUSTRY NEWS 6 18 CONTRACTS & PROJECTS
kerri.cuthbert@onecoms.co.uk
Happenings within the construction industr. Who’s up to what and where
SALES:
Sales Team Leader: Donna Jenkins
donna@onecoms.co.uk
Online Edition: Karli Edmondson
karli.edmondson@onecoms.co.uk
Sales Executive: Stacey Kirton
stacey@onecoms.co.uk
ADMINISTRATION:
Accounts: Carole Todd
carole.todd@onecoms.co.uk
Reception: Joanne Cluer
jo@onecoms.co.uk
EQUIPMENT, PLANT & TOOLS 12
HIRING VS. BUYING 14
Is it more than money you save when choosing hire? 19 ECOBUILD PREVIEW
All the news as we build up to this years show
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