MPA appoints Adeleke as chief executive

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Paul Adeleke as its chief executive officer. Adeleke joined the trade body from the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), where he served as executive director for strategy, policy and communications. He succeeded Chris Leese, who had led… The post MPA appoints Adeleke as chief executive appeared first on Construction News.

New CEO for MPA

The Mineral Products Association has appointed a new CEO, Paul Adeleke, who joins the MPA from the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA).

UK cement industry urges government to back British materials

The UK cement industry has called on the government to prioritise British-made materials in public construction projects, warning that high energy costs and carbon pricing are putting domestic producers at a disadvantage. The Mineral Products Association (MPA) said at a parliamentary reception on Tuesday (30… The post UK cement industry urges government to back British materials appeared first on Construction News.

‘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.