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Storm clouds and silver linings

Storm clouds and silver linings

Construction News has brought together exclusive research, analysis and expert opinion to give an exhaustive picture of the downturn – and what the future will bring. By Sean Alexander
  • Published:05 September 2008 17:29

Just how bad are things going to get?

Allan Wilen, head of business intelligence, Emap Glenigan Construction News talked to some leading industry commentators to ask them how bad they think the downturn might get, how it compares with the '90s and when we can expect the worst to be over More

Video: Rok's Garvis Snook on why a recession may not be a bad thing for construction

Garvis Snook, chief executive, Rok Rok's chief executive Garvis Snook explains why a recession isn't neccessarily a bad thing for the construction industry More

How contractors' costs are rising

How contractors’ costs are rising Evidence that the economic slowdown is hitting contractors in the pocket is growing, with more than two-thirds reporting that there has been an increase in construction costs during the past 12 months. By Ben Cook More

Keeping your staff motivated

Keeping your staff motivated Maintaining staff morale is important, especially when times are difficult. Lucy Handley finds out how to keep your employees' spirits up when the squeeze is on More