‘Urgent’ action needed to cut construction costs, says minerals body

The government is being called on to take urgent action as a trade body boss has warned the Iran war is adding to a “crisis in construction”. The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has set out four key demands after new data revealed falling sales of… The post ‘Urgent’ action needed to cut construction costs, says minerals body appeared first on Construction News.

Tax hikes inhibit growth prospects, materials body warns

A higher tax burden on material suppliers risks hampering growth in the construction sector, an industry body has warned. The Mineral Products Association (MPA) published analysis showing that a typical member – if it has not changed its headcount, fuel use, income or premises –… The post Tax hikes inhibit growth prospects, materials body warns appeared first on Construction News.

Casey succeeds Casey to head the cement lobby

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Martin Casey as its new senior director for cement and lime.

UK construction needs cement – how can we stop the sector’s decline?

Dr Diana Casey is executive director of energy and climate change, cement and lime at the Mineral Products Association Cement is quite literally foundational to UK construction. As one of the main ingredients in concrete, it is essential for delivering the nation’s housebuilding and infrastructure… The post UK construction needs cement – how can we stop the sector’s decline? appeared first on Construction News.

Materials firms sound alarm to Rachel Reeves

Mineral Products Association leaders warn of looming production crisis