Economic development and construction
This article requires more work. Click 'Edit this article' to add content.
The construction industry is vitally important in terms of contributing to economic development. Construction creates, builds and maintains the business workplaces, infrastructure, homes, schools, hospitals, and so on, which provide the services that society relies on. The more innovative, productive and efficient the construction industry is, the greater the economic prosperity of a country.
The economy is heavily dependent on the performance of built infrastructure in order to remain competitive. The quality and efficiency of the built environment will often be a key factor for inward investors when considering their decisions. This has been a crucial factor behind the arguments behind major infrastructure projects such as High Speed Rail 2 (HS2) and the third runway at Heathrow Airport.
Not only is construction essential for economic development, but also in terms of climate change and sustainability, and is very important in terms of countries meeting environmental and societal obligations and requirements. This is partly due to the fact that the built environment has a major impact on the rate at which resources are used. As a means of addressing this, construction is increasingly playing a major role in the drive to promote sustainable growth and development.
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings
- Brownfield Land Release Fund BLRF.
- Connecting England's Economic Heartland.
- Construction organisations and strategy.
- Corporate social responsibility in construction.
- Human resource management in construction.
- Infrastructure.
- Keeping 1.5°C Alive: Closing the Gap in the 2020s.
- Microeconomics.
- One Public Estate OPE.
- Resilient infrastructure diversity and equity scorecard.
- Social Value Act.
Featured articles and news
Gregor Harvie argues that AI is state-sanctioned theft of IP.
Many resources for visitors aswell as new features for members.
Using technology to empower communities
The Community data platform; capturing the DNA of a place and fostering participation, for better design.
Heat pump and wind turbine sound calculations for PDRs
MCS publish updated sound calculation standards for permitted development installations.
Homes England creates largest housing-led site in the North
Successful, 34 hectare land acquisition with the residential allocation now completed.
Scottish apprenticeship training proposals
General support although better accountability and transparency is sought.
The history of building regulations
A story of belated action in response to crisis.
Moisture, fire safety and emerging trends in living walls
How wet is your wall?
Current policy explained and newly published consultation by the UK and Welsh Governments.
British architecture 1919–39. Book review.
Conservation of listed prefabs in Moseley.
Energy industry calls for urgent reform.
Heritage staff wellbeing at work survey.
A five minute introduction.
50th Golden anniversary ECA Edmundson apprentice award
Showcasing the very best electrotechnical and engineering services for half a century.
Welsh government consults on HRBs and reg changes
Seeking feedback on a new regulatory regime and a broad range of issues.
CIOB Client Guide (2nd edition) March 2025
Free download covering statutory dutyholder roles under the Building Safety Act and much more.