A forum for the construction industry with discussion about Albion and the steel framing sector's Steel Prices, Trading Conditions and latest news updates. http://www.albionsections.co.uk http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/construction_industry_blog.php Predicting price increases and the effect of increases is becoming ever more difficult. What should the construction industry expect? http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/construction_industry_blog.php Fri, 07 May 2010 15:32:05 +0100 http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/miners_push_raw_material_price.php If reports are to be believed, we should brace ourselves for the arrival of high steel prices over the coming months. http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/miners_push_raw_material_price.php Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:40:45 +0000 http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/greenshoots_uk_steel_construc.php Our recently conducted Steel Construction Industry - Market Trends & Trading Conditions Survey has provided some intersting results. I have analysed the results to provide my own commentry of how the sector is coping now in these recessive times and what may happen in the coming months and years. http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/greenshoots_uk_steel_construc.php Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:41:21 +0000 http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/reflecting_on_2009_and_looking.php Whilst I believe it is important to be realistic and face up to what 2009's economic downturn has brought, it is also important to look back and see how over the past year, as organisations, we have reacted, developed and improved. http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/reflecting_on_2009_and_looking.php Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:33:54 +0000 http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/albion_polycoat_profile.php In a quest to continually innovate solutions and improve our cold rolled manufactured products, Albion are pleased to offer the new Albion Polycoat Profile, a Pre-Coated Polyester Section. http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/albion_polycoat_profile.php Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:41:57 +0100 http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/steel_coil_price_increases_ann.php With depressed demand and falling prices, the last thing anybody would expect is talk of substancial increases to steel coils. It is however a potential reality. http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/steel_coil_price_increases_ann.php Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:17:43 +0100 http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/recent_steel_price_movement_.php The price of steel has been a major topic of discussion this year. Back in February I discussed how market conditions were affecting steel prices, now I return to the subject and review the consequences to the steel construction industry. http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/recent_steel_price_movement_.php Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:26:12 +0100 http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/after_the_economic_storm_is_c.php I would like to thank all those who recently participated in our online poll. Forward planning is always challenging, however, with this information we can respond and implement action plans feeling more prepared. http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/after_the_economic_storm_is_c.php Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:18:40 +0100 http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/economy_or_speed_and_simplicit.php The same Purlin and Rail solutions, the same method of erection for cold rolled solutions and the same end product, yet quite different attitudes between Mainland UK and Northern and Southern Ireland. http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/economy_or_speed_and_simplicit.php Tue, 26 May 2009 10:44:10 +0100 http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/saving_valuable_time_by_phasin.php Use Albion Sections Online Marking system and Cam Data Software to save time. Phase your Purlin and rail requirements on larger projects with numerous mark numbers. http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/saving_valuable_time_by_phasin.php Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:25:29 +0100 http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/if_your_competitors_drop_the_b.php Most industries have been adversely affected by the world wide economic downturn. With cutting costs becoming a necessity, are businesses cutting costs in the right areas & for the right reasons? http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/if_your_competitors_drop_the_b.php Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:31:56 +0100 http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/win_with_the_winners.php With interest rates being at an all time low and a 'bag a bargain' mentality, will money begin to flow into the housing market stimulating other forms of spending? http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/win_with_the_winners.php Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:56:20 +0000 http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/steel_prices_where_next_and_a.php Today's state of trade is interesting to say the least, unfortunately in a particularly uncomfortable way. So what does the future of steel prices hold? http://www.albionsections.co.uk/home/construction_industry_blog/blog/steel_prices_where_next_and_a.php Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:36:57 +0000