Building a new home is now £76,000 more expensive than it was six years ago, HBF says

Inflation, taxes and regulation all adding to price increases, housing group warns

Transparency needed over rising material costs, say industry bodies

Industry experts have queried some material costs rises as they warn pressures on the sector are set to “further intensify”. The Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Construction Material Supply Chain Group is warning price increases and renewed inflation is set to continue. However, in a joint… The post Transparency needed over rising material costs, say industry bodies appeared first on Construction News.

UK Tradespeople Expected to Increase Prices by 9.5% in 2026 as Demand Remains Strong

UK tradespeople are predicting price increases for customers and clients in 2026, with day rates expected to rise by an average of 9.5% . That’s according to the new “UK State of the Trades 2025–26” report.

While Cyber Insurance Prices Decline, Watch Out for Terms and Conditions

Dramatic price increases of 2021 and 2022 are in the past.

Masterson strikes gloomy note as profit plunges

Pre-tax profit at Masterson Holdings slumped last year amid reduced demand, material price increases and geopolitical conflicts. The Hertfordshire-based construction group and parent company of concrete-frame specialist Getjar said that while its financials remained strong, its order book was down, and it was projecting lower… The post Masterson strikes gloomy note as profit plunges appeared first on Construction News.

Metroun - Is It Time To Include Fluctuation Provisions In Your JCT Contracts, 29062022

This video defines what the fluctuation provision clause is, the pro’s and con’s for using the clause, and answers the question "is it now time to include fluctuation provisions in your JCT contract?"

Construction News, Legal Opinion - Today's supply shortages will leave their mark on future contracts

Material shortages are causing contractors and developers to become increasingly entrenched in their views and more adversarial than ever. But CN still recommends that businesses avoid panicking and should attempt to diversify their supply chain, review their subcontractor pool, and undertake a thorough assessment of forthcoming work, to include cashflow, project timeframes, quality, profit margins and contracts