Construction is routinely looked to as a marker for the economic health of a city or region. Deloitte’s Real Estate Regional Crane Surveys highlight this link between development and prosperity, examining the external influences and key market drivers of city centre construction.
Manchester
Levelling out
Following a record breaking year in 2018, Manchester has seen a slight reduction in new starts in 2019. Despite this levelling out, this year’s results show 27 schemes completing making 2019 the third highest year on record. Given the geo-political uncertainty experienced in recent times, this is a further testament to the city’s market strength.
