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The number of construction workers reaches the high point of 2011
A study on the evolution of the construction sector carried out by the human resources firm, Randstad, shows how the creation of employment in this sector continues to grow, surpassing 1.3 million employees in 2019. This figures means a 5% growth in regards to 2018 and is the highest since 2011
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Passive House and Energy-Positive building: two examples that prove ecological housing is possible
The fight against climate change is also present in the construction sector where, for many years, they have been developing initiatives that try to reduce the environmental impact of both new and renovated buildings
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The construction sector is worried about lack of bricklayers
After living through a very acute crisis with the burst of the real estate bubble in 2008, the construction sector has recovered and is enjoying great momentum. However, in this new stage there is a problem that threatens progress: the lack of qualified professionals like bricklayers, concrete setters, electricians or plumbers.
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The number of companies in the construction sector in bankruptcy proceedings grows during 2019
Throughout 2019, in Spain, a considerable increase has been noted of the companies in the construction sector that declared bankruptcy. 20.5% of all the companies in this situation were in the construction sector
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2020 is the turning point for the improvement of energy efficiency in Spain
The initiatives of the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the European Union, through their Directive on Energy Efficiency, establish that 2020 will be a great year for the improvement of energy efficiency in Spanish households