AUDIO NEWS: Nearly 70% of adults won't consider a job in building, and industry output grows by 0.8% in Q3
Posted: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Nearly 70% of UK adults wouldn’t consider a career in the construction sector — that according to a survey from Deconstruction. The poll of over 2,000 adults, claimed the industry was associated with being dirty, strenuous and boring. The results “frame the size of the challenge” the industry faces when trying to attract fresh talent. Survey respondents said they would be more likely to consider a career in building if it paid more, had more highly skilled roles and was a welcoming place for people of different physical abilities, race or gender. --- Construction output grew by 0.8% across the third quarter. However, the latest figures also revealed a 22% drop in new orders compared to the previous quarter. A 31% drop in private new housing orders and a 20% fall in private commercial work accounted for the disappointing performance. Clive Docwra, managing director of property and construction consultant McBains, described the results as a mixed bag. He attributed the slowdown in September’s construction output to market uncertainty ahead of the Autumn Budget. But added that the market was “still feeling bullish for the long term”. --- And finally, an electrician in Italy found some rare 17th century frescoes in Rome’s Villa Farnesina. The Renaissance era-artworks were discovered nearly a year ago behind a false ceiling above the vaults of the palace during a routine maintenance check. --- To listen to the construction news please click below.
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