Tag: threaten
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Tariff tensions threaten Canada’s construction market
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. In recent months, large Canadian construction companies have performed more strongly in the stock market than their American counterparts, but contractors in both countries face uncertainty and fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Among the levies…
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Trump’s tariffs threaten to derail UK’s homebuilding market
The UK’s homebuilding sector is fearful of the challenges imposed by President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs on all UK imports to the U.S. The new tariffs, which have disrupted trade between the US and the UK, could potentially drive up how much it costs to build a house and delay key housing projects. This could…
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Slow apprenticeship levels may threaten Labour’s growth agenda
Addressing a lack of awareness about construction career opportunities could mitigate the skills deficit, writes Barrett Harris. Labour shortages within the construction industry have been a recurring theme in recent years. For the third consecutive quarter, a Turner & Townsend contractor survey has identified skilled labour shortages as the primary challenge impacting the delivery of…