Construction Market Research Insights And Findings

Survey reveals how common planning permission problems are and the serious impact they can have
July 2023
Survey reveals the impact of planning permission roadblocks and the serious problems they can cause: New research by property data firm, Searchland, has found that a quarter (25%) of investors have been denied planning permission after requesting to carry… Read more...
Lack of progress when it comes to diversity in the construction sector, survey finds
June 2023
Lack of progress when it comes to diversity in the construction sector, survey finds: Major diversity gaps remain in the construction workforce, despite small steps being made, according to new industry research. The survey found that inclusion of ethnic… Read more...
A quarter of Tier One contractors in London are struggling to fill order books, finds survey
March 2023
A quarter of Tier One contractors in London are struggling to fill order books: A survey has found that in London, a quarter of Tier One contractors (25%) are finding it difficult to fill order books, up from 15% last year. In comparison, Tier 2 contractors… Read more...
Survey reveals the tech which is transforming the construction sector
February 2023
Survey reveals the tech which is transforming the construction sector: A survey of construction industry professionals has shone a light on the technology which continues to transform the sector, as well as the software solutions which companies are… Read more...
45% of construction industry experts believe their companies will grow this year, find survey
February 2023
45% of construction industry experts believe their companies will grow this year: A survey of professionals working in the construction industry has found that 45% are feeling confident about the coming year and are expecting their companies to grow, despite… Read more...
A quarter of construction professionals believe 'better career advice in schools' would help fix the skills shortage gap facing the sector, according to survey
September 2022
A quarter of construction professionals believe 'better career advice in schools' would help fix the skills shortage gap facing the sector: A survey of people working in the construction industry has revealed that around a quarter of respondents… Read more...