Construction activity improves, but remains significantly behind 2025 levels, Glenigan reports
Glenigan has reported an uptick in construction in its May Construction Review, with detailed planning approvals rising by 8%.
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Construction activity drops in April as firms report elevated uncertainty over Middle East conflict
The S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded a drop in business activity as the sector faced another challenging month.
New taxes and policy costs add £76,000 to the cost of building a new home, HBF finds
HBF research finds that £76,000 has been added to the cost of building a home since 2020, challenging the viability of new housing schemes.
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Jewson launches petition to help industry in crisis
Jewson is calling on the government to get Britain’s building and construction sector out of crisis and into positive economic growth.
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UK construction starts fall 17% in Q1 as Iran War disrupts industry
The latest Construction Index from Glenigan reports a 17% decline in work starting on-site in Q1 2026, remaining 18% below 2025 levels.
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