‘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.

Four-year construction decline threatens jobs, MPA warns

New data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows that demand for core construction materials remains stuck at alarmingly weak levels, placing businesses under severe strain. The post Four-year construction decline threatens jobs, MPA warns appeared first on Construction Management.

Four-year construction slump threatens jobs, says MPA

British construction demand has fallen for a fourth consecutive year, putting jobs at risk and threatening future supply capacity, according to new data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA). The trade body said sales volumes for key construction materials reached historic lows in 2025, despite… The post Four-year construction slump threatens jobs, says MPA appeared first on Construction News.