UK construction industry shows expansion in March

Labour supply specialist, Hercules Site Services, has expressed confidence for the rest of the financial year, bolstered by continuing strong momentum observed in its first half. Headquartered in Cirencester, the company anticipates a revenue of over

Hercules Site Services anticipates its revenue to exceed £47 million for the first six months of the financial year. This projection marks an approximate 27% increase compared to the £37.0 million revenue reported for the six

Hercules Site Services plc (LON:HERC), a technology-enabled labour supply company serving the UK’s infrastructure sector, has this week issued a trading update for the six months ending 31 March 2024. Based on unaudited management accounts, the

Business activity growth gained momentum across the UK construction sector in April, largely due to solid rates of expansion in the commercial and civil engineering segments. Near-term prospects remained relatively positive, as new work increased for

British construction companies enjoyed their fastest expansion in more than a year during April, despite a further drop in house-building, according to a survey on Tuesday that added to signs of an economic recovery from recession.

Last week marked a significant milestone for our collaborative efforts with T3 Training and Development as we hosted an enriching development day tailored specifically for the burgeoning talents enrolled in the Steel Fixing Apprenticeship program. Amidst

A new report has revealed that only 45% of the UK public is aware of the skills shortage in construction. UK tradespeople believe that the biggest contributing factor to the skills shortage is a negative perception of

A total of 300,000 construction workers have been lost to the industry in the last five years – one builder for every home the government has been trying – and failing – to build each year.

Labour supply firms Hercules Site Services, Danny Sullivan, VGC and Carmichael have been selected to form Costain’s new integrated labour team, or ILT. This ILT becomes Costain the first point of contact for any temporary labour

Cotswold-based Hercules Site Services has joined the UK-wide labour framework of Costain Ltd. Hercules, headquartered at South Cerney, is a leading technology enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors. Costain has announced

Specialist recruitment firm Hercules Site Services has signed a deal with construction firm Costain. The Gloucestershire based recruiter  has joined the UK-wide labour framework of Costain Ltd, part of Costain Group plc, after a successful tender

A six-month period in the doldrums has been ended by the UK’s construction industry, which has now returned to growth. The slowdown witnessed a dip in housebuilding amid weakening property market conditions, but recent figures indicate

The construction industry has long been the backbone of economic development, shaping skylines and building the foundations of modern societies. However, a looming challenge threatens to disrupt this vital sector—the construction skills shortage in the United

The UK construction industry is facing a critical skilled labour shortage, impacting its ability to meet demand and sustain growth. This post delves into the root causes, consequences, and possible solutions to this pressing issue. Escalating