Construction activity in the UK recent trends and projections

The general perception of the impact of the recession on the construction activity has been somewhat gloomy. However, a closer examination of the construction activity reveals that they vary significantly from sector to sector and in geographical term. Initially, this paper investigates and analyses the extent and nature of construction activity across many sections of various industries over the past years. Then, the paper exploits the outcome of the survey of the construction activity that is to be carried out in the near future. The paper highlights the areas of increasing activities and categorises them in terms of their type, operation and nature. The work reveals that, as far as geographical variations are concerned, there is a high concentration of activity in the North of England. As regard sub-sectors of the economy, much of the activity is expected to be in retail, offices, factories and warehouses.