Tag: Rise
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Hua Hin Real Estate: Off-Plan Projects on the Rise
Hua Hin, once known primarily as a serene seaside retreat for Thailand’s elite, is now emerging as one of the country’s most dynamic real estate markets. A surge in infrastructure, international interest, and sustainable development practices has transformed this coastal city into a hotspot for investors and developers alike. One of the most promising opportunities…
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From policy to delivery: can construction rise to the 2026 challenge?
The uncertain outlook for the year ahead is fuelling construction’s confidence crisis, writes Nitesh Patel Image: Dreamstime For construction, 2025 was expected to be a big year and it has been pivotal for UK infrastructure, with government commitments setting the stage for transformative change. Planning reforms and the government’s industrial, infrastructure and housing strategies are…
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The Rise of Black Windows and Accessories in Home Design
As black finishes continue to surge in popularity among homeowners, the Ply Gem® Portfolio of Brands is meeting the growing demand of bold new design possibilities with a focus on black interior and exterior products. Ply Gem® 1500 Vinyl Collection windows and patio doors bring sleek contrast to living spaces while Ply Gem® exterior accessories in 498 Black provide a cohesive, contemporary…
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Why construction SMEs rise and fall on behaviours
Image: Designer491 | Dreamstime.com Most SME owners think their biggest challenge is winning more work. Let’s be honest, the real challenge is leading people. Projects rarely go sideways because of a lack of skill. They go sideways because of poor behaviours, weak accountability and culture drift that no one identifies early enough. If you run…
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Manchester Town Hall restoration costs rise to £525m
Manchester City Council has confirmed its Town Hall restoration project will cost an additional £95 million, increasing the total budget to £524.8 million. The project was expected to be completed by August 2026. However, this has now been pushed back to spring 2027 as part of a revised timetable. In 2019, Lendlease won the contract to refurbish…
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The Rise of Hardware-Free Cabinetry in Modern Design
Cabinetry design has always balanced form and function, but in 2025, that balance is leaning decisively toward minimalist solutions. Influenced heavily by European trends, designers in North America are embracing sleek, handle-free drawers and doors that create uninterrupted visual planes in kitchens, bathrooms, and office environments. The aesthetic appeal is clear: fewer protrusions, cleaner lines,…
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Apartment starts rise 16% YOY in August
Dive Brief: Starts for buildings with five or more units fell 11% month over month in August and rose 15.8% year over year to a seasonally adjusted rate of 403,000 apartments, according to the monthly report from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. Apartment developers pulled permits for a seasonally adjusted rate of 403,000 apartments…
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Construction Input Prices Rise 0.4% in July, Nonresidential Costs Follow Suit
Construction input prices in the U.S. rose 0.4% in July from the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.4% for the month. Over the past year, overall construction input prices are up 2.2%, while nonresidential…
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Balfour Beatty profits rise, but US arm struggles
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Balfour Beatty has plenty of faith in the infrastructure construction market both in the U.K. and the U.S. as the company remains on track to deliver its full-year expectations, leaders of the London-based builder said during its…
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Construction Job Openings Rise in June, But Hiring Stays Sluggish
Contractors had 246,000 open positions to fill at the end of June, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, analyzed by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). While that’s an increase of 14,000 openings from May, it’s still 39,000 fewer than at the same time last year. While open positions are…