Knowledge is core to our business. Our leading edge thinking across all sectors and services is a key resource, not only for our people and clients, but for the wider construction industry as a whole. As our focus for 2010, you will see ‘Total Efficiency’ reflected in much of our published research and articles throughout the year. Listed below is just some of our latest thinking and publications:
Middle East market review
Davis Langdon’s specialist construction market intelligence team provides regular, insightful commentary and forecasts covering the key markets in the region.
Article: Contaminated land
Hilary Allen of Davis Langdon reviews alternative methodologies that de-risk remediation and rejuvenate the confidence in returns from investment in contaminated land.
Cost Update
The quarterly analysis of changes to costs and prices shows the industry in general on an upward curve, as consumer price inflation continues to rise.
Market Forecast
Six quarters of falling prices saw the cost of construction drop 17% from the price peak in 2008. This trend halted in the first quarter of 2010 when average prices edged up.
Specialist Costs: Building Envelopes
Building performance relies on the skills of building envelope specialists to deliver high quality, cost-effective solutions. Steve Mudie and Simon Rawlinson of Davis Langdon see how it can be done.