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Data centre cost index 2024

Now in its eighth year, our report remains the construction industry’s only cost index specified to the data centre sector.

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Lisa Duignan

Data Centres Sector Lead, Europe

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Republic of Ireland market intelligence

Ireland’s construction industry continues to show signs of stability, reported in our autumn survey.

2 minutes
21 Nov 24
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Australia and New Zealand market intelligence

Our latest report highlights a persistent shortage of skilled labour within the Australian and New Zealand construction industry.

2 minutes
14 Nov 24
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Driving commercial performance

We need to move away from the fragmented, transactional contracting and commercial arrangements to unlock greater value across major programmes.

3 minutes
06 Nov 24
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UK Autumn Budget 2024

The UK Government has set out its direction on how it will drive economic growth in the recent 2024 Budget.

4 minutes
04 Nov 24
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Accelerating energy infrastructure

After a period of extended economic and political uncertainty, the UK must urgently accelerate expansion and renewal of its energy infrastructure.

6 minutes
29 Oct 24
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Building climate resilience in the Middle East

In this article, the fourth in the series, we explore how businesses can develop an effective pathway to set out and achieve net-zero goals.

6 minutes
24 Oct 24
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UK Procurement Act 2023: preparing for ‘go live’

The recent announcement to delay the date of the new UK procurement regulation gives the public sector additional time to prepare ahead of launch.

6 minutes
17 Oct 24
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Canada market intelligence: mounting pressure

Our Canada market intelligence report provides market and provincial analysis for the region, as well as economic insights from our team of experts.

3 minutes
17 Oct 24
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Data centre cost index 2024

Now in its eighth year, our report remains the construction industry’s only cost index specified to the data centre sector.

1 minute
10 Oct 24
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Digital-first procurement: opportunity and risk

Strategic digital-first procurement is key to de-risking supply chains, embedding resilience and delivering improved ESG outcomes.

5 minutes
03 Oct 24
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UK market intelligence: inflation to inflection

Our Q3 2024 UK market intelligence report examines several procurement issues and the extent to which these challenges can be effectively mitigated.

4 minutes
19 Sept 24
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Understanding the value of commercial specialism

We take a look at understanding the value of commercial specialism when it comes to commercial or delivery model requirements.

7 minutes
12 Sept 24

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Data centre cost index 2024

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International construction market survey 2024

Our International construction market survey brings together data, industry insights and experience, covering over 91 global markets.
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Spotlight on inclusivity

We are committed to fostering an environment where people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and life experiences not only succeed, but thrive.
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