Construction Jobs in the UK

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Overview of the current UK construction industry:

• Construction output has grown moderately in the last two years, and there is some evidence of a slowing down.
  
  
• The Comprehensive Spending Review may lead to a higher and more stable level of Government originated work for the construction industry.
  
  
• Growth in private sector work is expected to ease over the coming year if UK economic growth slows.
  
  
• Growth has been most concentrated in the southern half of the country.
  
  
• Despite widespread survey evidence of skills shortages there has been little sign of any serious consequences in prices or earnings.
  
  
• There is no evidence of severe capacity constraints in the industry, in spite of concerns expressed by the Bank of England and City institutions.
  
  
• While total employment remains steady, self employment in construction is continuing to fall.
  
  
• Planning delays remain a major concern to the house building sector.
  
  
• Falling stocks and overseas competition are putting pressure on building materials producers, particularly on the light side.