UK construction companies reported the sharpest drop in the cost of building materials in 14 years, adding to signs that a more sluggish economy is starting to ease inflationary pressures.

UK construction output shrinks despite rebound in housing activity. The S&P Global Construction PMI gave a reading of 48.8 last month; By HARRY WISE. Updated: 11:42 EDT, 4 July 2025 ...

The UK construction sector is facing an “immensely difficult period” after 4,370 construction companies went bust over the past year, according to new data. The sector has experienced the ...

UK construction firms shed more staff amid concerns over economy. It came as the commercial construction sector declined at its sharpest rate since the start of 2021, according to new data.

Activity in the UK's construction sector fell last month, hitting its lowest point since the early days of the pandemic in May 2020. The downturn was particularly severe for housebuilders, as new ...

UK construction sector faces ‘difficult period’ after 4,370 firms collapsed The sector has experienced the highest number of bankruptcies of any industry in the UK for the past three years.

The UK construction industry has declined for the first time in 18 months, according to a closely-watched survey. The S&P Global/CIPS construction purchasing managers' index (PMI) scored 48.9 in ...

Swiss concrete recycling specialist Neustark complains that British Standard BS 8500 holds back greener building ...

The UK's Strategic Forum for Construction Plant Safety Group's (SFPSG) sub-group for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) has unanimously agreed to change the terminology associated with devices ...