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Construction News is the leading provider of UK construction industry news, opinion, analysis and events. Founded in 1871, the Construction News celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2021.

CN runs a full programme of annual face-to-face and online events including conferences, award ceremonies, webinars, roundtables and more. We bring contractors, suppliers and clients together to share knowledge, best practice and other industry insight. We honour excellence in the industry through our awards events, which are judged by independent panels.

The magazine was first published as Labour News on 30 August 1871, under founder, Victorian reformer Alsager Hay Hill, aimed at tackling unemployment by printing information about job vacancies. It was first published under its current name during the 1960s.

Today it publishes news on topics impacting the UK construction industry, including sustainability, skills shortages, materials prices, workforce diversity, legal commentary, deep-dive analysis, administrations and contract wins.

Following the low-cost route to the Far East

15 Nov 2007 Comments Off on Following the low-cost route to the Far East

PwC construction partner Jonathan Hook said: “At least the figures are down on the previous quarter, but I wouldn’t read too much into the fall."

Over the past decade, the construction sector has lagged behind the manufacturing and retail sectors in sourcing materials from low-cost countries. By Jonathan Hook