Whether you are a Self-Builder, a Property Developer, a Property Owner or a Contractor, the rapidly rising price of building materials will have an effect on everyone. The figure you have noted down one or two years ago, even 6 months may no longer be suitable for the current environment. Construction materials cost increases have … Read More
Construction Insurance
7 Do’s and Don’ts for Trouble Free Construction Insurance
Construction insurance is vital for those in the construction industry as the risk of damage or injury is high. However, many experts in this field still get things wrong when it comes to their insurance cover. They end up being caught out when it comes to claim. Many have paid their insurance premium, only to … Read More
Are you confident your Construction Insurance policy will pay?
Insurance isn’t the most exciting of subjects but it is an absolute necessity for those in construction. As a busy builder or construction business owner, getting relevant and right cover, quickly, easily and at the most attractive price, is probably your goal. And while there is nothing wrong with that, you should be aware that … Read More
Construction Insurance
If you’re involved in ANY aspect of the Construction Industry and are looking for Insurance for the first time, or wish to renew your policy, we can arrange the Full Spectrum of Insurance Covers required to fully protect you from Accidents and Financial Loss. Along with the standard Contract Works or Building Works Insurance, we … Read More
Construction Industry hiring takes off… finally?
Due to a surge in house building the UK construction industry is hiring staff at a record pace which is proof that growth is finally returning to this badly hit sector. The Markit/CIPS Construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose from 62.5 in June from May’s 60. Anything above 50 indicates growth. So what has this … Read More
Construction Sector Leads Dismal Figures
The poor performance of the construction sector has led to the UK economy shrinking by a greater amount than before. Titan Construction Insurance is arguing that the sector needs viable help from the UK Government before too many jobs and skills are lost to a once vibrant industry. The Office for National Statistics lowered its … Read More
Construction Leads Woes
Titan Construction Insurance worries that it was the poor performance of the construction sector which pushed the UK economy into recession over the first quarter of 2012 and says that unless the Government take steps to boost the sector, things will get worse. Although Titan Construction Insurance recognizes that the initial figures are often upgraded … Read More
Irish Construction Sector Continues to Struggle
Titan Construction Insurance notes that that Irish sector is continuing to struggle. Indeed, in the first quarter of the year, the construction sector contracted further, albeit at a slower pace than before. Titan believes that there is some hope coming back to the Irish construction sector, with the number of new orders showing a degree … Read More
Third Runway Frustration
Titan Construction Insurance is worried that the renewed debate about the third runway at Heathrow is turning into a slanging match between pressure groups and politicians, and that the real opportunities to stimulate the UK construction sector are being lost due to a restrictive planning environment. Titan believes that the sound argument for increased UK … Read More
Some Bright News in Construction Sector
Titan Construction Insurance welcomes the news that the country’s second biggest house builder, Taylor Wimpey, has told the market that it expects a large rise in its operating profit for 2011. Titan says that Taylor Wimpey made an operating profit of £88.3 million in 2010 and the company has announced that it now expects a … Read More
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