A big year

摘要

With many in the industry returning to work dusting off the new-year planner and looking at busy order books, it is time to take stock and look at the 12 months ahead. Firstly, never has the word 'construction' been used so often and so liberally in political and economic forums. At last there is recognition that this industry is a key barometer by which we can evaluate whether UK PLC is on the road to recovery or ruin. This has not been true in the past but as the Chancellor said before Christmas "Britain is building" and this recognition for the importance of our role will develop over the coming year.