 Kier Group
Confirmation that the current economic problems are related to housebuilding alone, while construction in other sectors remains buoyant.
The problem within the industry now relates to the numbers of managers, technicians, trades and subcontractors, previously employed in housing, that are looking for work in other sectors.
Which can be good news for industrial, commercial, retail and public sector clients as costs are driven down by greater competition, not so good if the skills on offer do not fit the job. |