Further ‘blow to builders’ as diesel prices hit record high

Construction industry analysts and insiders have warned of further cost pressures after diesel prices hit a record high yesterday. The average cost of a litre hit 199.18p on Monday morning (28 September) and is likely to rise, according to the RAC. The motoring organisation said… The post Further ‘blow to builders’ as diesel prices hit record high appeared first on Construction News.

3Q 2026 Cost Report: Construction Industry Executive Confidence Dips Slightly in Q3

ENR’s Construction Industry Confidence Index fell marginally between the second and third quarters, dropping two points but still at a slightly positive 52 rating.

Devolution risks delaying decisions on regional work, warns Arcadis

Greater devolution in England will create short-term risks and uncertainty for the construction industry, consultancy Arcadis warns. The post Devolution risks delaying decisions on regional work, warns Arcadis appeared first on Construction Management.

Government must tackle infrastructure delivery delays in Budget 2027, says Construction Industry Federation

The CIF is urging Government to prioritise measures that improve the speed and efficiency of infrastructure planning and delivery in Budget 2027. The CIF further warned that ongoing delays are The post Government must tackle infrastructure delivery delays in Budget 2027, says Construction Industry Federation appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

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