Construction activity expected to fall 2.5% in 2026 amid Iran war impact

The Iran war has led to a sharp revision in expectations for how the sector will perform this year, with overall output now forecast to fall by 2.5 per cent. In its spring forecast, the Construction Products Association (CPA) said the second half of the… The post Construction activity expected to fall 2.5% in 2026 amid Iran war impact appeared first on Construction News.

Middle East conflict ‘biggest risk’ for UK construction

Construction’s “biggest risk” today comes from the impact of the Middle East conflict, the chief executives of the Builders Merchants Federation and the Construction Products Association have warned. In a joint statement as co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Material Supply Chain Group, John… The post Middle East conflict ‘biggest risk’ for UK construction appeared first on Construction News.

Construction growth downgrade sparks insolvency fears

Construction output is expected to grow by just 1.7 per cent in 2026 amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, a trade body has warned. The forecast is a major downgrade on previously predicted growth of 2.8 per cent, made last autumn, the Construction Products Association (CPA) said.… The post Construction growth downgrade sparks insolvency fears appeared first on Construction News.

Construction growth forecast slashed to 1.7%

Forecasts for UK construction output growth have been revised downwards by the Construction Products Association.

Little progress for construction product manufacturers

Third quarter sales data from Construction Products Association members shows that the previously anticipated market recovery is proving sluggish.