The Economic Situation of the Construction Industry

The construction industry is very important to the UK's - and indeed to the world's - economy. In the UK, it accounts for more than 10% of the country's gross domestic product and employs an estimated 2.5 million people. In the last three years, an extra £33 billion has been made available to this sector to increase public services. Included in this figure are major investments in transport, health and housing. As the industry is investment-driven, it is subject to the strictures of economic upturns and downturns; during the recessions of the mid 1980's and the early 1990's, there were significant downturns. However, in the late 1990's, there was a marked swing in the opposite direction.

Our construction industry, by very nature of its geographical location, is not subject to the full influences of cross-border competition that are in evidence in mainland Europe. However, construction industries worldwide have been affected by the current economic climate and the increasing rise in fuel prices. For the earlier part of 2008, the German construction industry showed a marked upturn, but this slowed and tailed off later in the year, due to the increase in oil prices and the slowing economic pace of many industrialized countries. In addition to economic factors, there is a turn in the tide of ecological factors. In America, the number of people citing Global Warming as the most important environmental issue rose from 11% in 2003 to 35% in 2006. The construction industry faces new challenges in replacing and renovating buildings with minimal environmental impact. At the same time, the cost of these precautions has to be measured against potential profits.

However, despite the factors that seem to be conspiring against it, the construction industry moves at a very fast pace and is an ever-changing entity. Whilst legislation is forever altering, new techniques, technology and methods are developing to keep up. With the development of new practices, new jobs in construction are perpetually being created. In the UK, the Home Office has released figures stating that the three construction jobs that are most lacking in applicants are those for transportation and highways engineering, ground engineering and contaminated land specialists. With major infrastructures and building developments taking place in the South East of the UK, such as the 2012 Olympics and the Thames Gateway regeneration, construction recruitment in this area is set to soar. Britain's Olympic Games will have 30 venues and a budget of £2.3 billion. It also has a non-negotiable, absolute completion date. As that date draws nearer, the construction industry will find itself heavily in demand as pressure and expectation rise. 2012 promises to be an important year for this industry and many are looking upon it as a chance to showcase its talents.

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Of course, construction takes place across the globe and this gives workers a chance to travel as well as work. Construction jobs require large teams of people all working to a common goal and, while the lifestyle can be quite temporary, many get used to it and find it a liberating existence. Some projects are short-term, whilst others can last for years - such as the construction of an oil refinery.

The Economic Situation of the Construction Industry
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Gas prices, taxes, stock market deflation, bills, groceries, and mortgages. What are we to do in this agonizing economic crisis? President Obama has honestly tried to aide us with his new stimulus package and company bailouts, but has it truly helped discouraged Americans? The government has provided us with food stamps, SSI, and WIC for mothers and young children, but is this really enough?

With the assistance of financial expert Dave Ramsey and scholarly economical advice from radio personality Rush Limbaugh, many Americans are learning to "penny pinch" and budget their hard earned money responsibly. Dave Ramsey teaches the infamous "envelope tactic." The "envelope tactic" is where a person categorizes the money they earn for all of their needs, wants, and bills into individual envelopes. Each time one earns money they divide that money into each separate envelope and only use the money in each envelope for that designated purpose. For example, the envelopes could be categorized by utilities, car repairs, groceries, retirement, gas money, household items, bills, and even for recreations to indulge and splurge on when they have done well and saved wisely.

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President Obama's stimulus package has been greatly appreciated by some Americans, but for many others, it has only caused distress. This depresses numerous American families and causes many households to go into debt and are forced to file for bankruptcy. So many hard working Americans are not only diligently trying to cut back and budget responsibly, but are also hoping and praying for a miracle of some sort in this diabolical uproar.

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Also, in this traumatic recession, many communities are opening more thrift shops and donating items as well as having food drives. Citizens look at these blessings and are extremely grateful. In these heart wrenching tough times, we Americans would be wise to stick together. Another sanction in this financial hardship: Community Schools are having free and reduced lunch programs for under privileged children, whose parents cannot provide much money.

In conclusion, I add that though the times are definitely tough, we need to wait patiently because this great nation always prevails. There is nothing that the United States cannot overcome. Through the Great Depression, many horrific wars, nuclear explosions, terrorist attacks, and numerous terrorist threats, the U.S. have overcome the odds and have remained United, therefore we should have faith that we will come out of this financial funk.

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