More work for pile driving contractors as infrastructure projects grow
Continued growth in infrastructure project starts is meaning more work for pile driving contractors throughout the UK.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics put infrastructure growth in double digits, helping the construction industry as a whole to positive growth over the past year.
In the quarter from November 2011 to January 2012, infrastructure project starts were up by 11.1% compared with the previous year, leading to a 0.6% overall growth in construction despite falling activity in public non-housing projects.
For pile driving contractors, this means plenty of demand, as large infrastructure work often needs firm foundations to be put in place before above-ground construction can commence.
The strong performance of the sector is excellent news for the country as a whole as the economy continues to recover from its recent turbulence.
Infrastructure work helps to keep activity levels high in construction – but it also has knock-on benefits for other industries.
New transport links, power stations and other amenities all help communities to develop, putting Britons everywhere in a good position to make the most of new economic activity in the months to come.