The level of new construction work starting in the East Midlands is up by almost 20% in comparison to the same period last year (according to the Glenigan Index; a monthly report measuring value and activity within the construction industry). There has been a significant dip in the quantity of new projects nationwide but the East Midlands has bucked the trend and is showing noticeable growth, predominantly due to a single sector; social housing. Social housing is the only sector to achieve...