The UK Construction Industry’s Seven Critical Pressure Points in 2025

The post The UK Construction Industry’s Seven Critical Pressure Points in 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The UK construction industry posted its fourth consecutive year of growth. Output increased 0.4% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to February 2025 ONS data. Yet beneath this growth lies a sector grappling with severe structural problems. Productivity hasn’t moved in 50 years. Building costs are climbing 17% over the next five years. The industry […]

Building costs edge higher as timber and cladding prices rise

The cost of building a home is starting to edge up again, with QV CostBuilder’s latest data showing the first signs of upward pressure as timber and cladding prices rose in the final quarter of 2025. In QV CostBuilder’s latest quarterly update for November, the average cost of constructing a standard one or two-storey 150 […] The post Building costs edge higher as timber and cladding prices rise appeared first on Building Today.

Building costs to rise 15 per cent by 2030, says BCIS

Construction costs are forecast to rise by 15 per cent over the next five years with tender prices expected to climb 16 per cent over the same period, according to the latest predictions from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). The BCIS forecast, which runs… The post Building costs to rise 15 per cent by 2030, says BCIS appeared first on Construction News.

BCIS warns of 14% rise in building costs over next five years

NI contributions and Living Wage have driven labour costs up over 7% annually The post BCIS warns of 14% rise in building costs over next five years appeared first on Property Week.

Building costs to soar by 14% in five years, experts say

Building and tender costs are both set to soar in the coming years, as labour costs continue to force up pricing, according to experts. Tender costs will ramp up by about 15 per cent by 2030, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) said, while building… The post Building costs to soar by 14% in five years, experts say appeared first on Construction News.

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