Citing “geopolitical uncertainty, subdued consumer confidence and weak economic conditions,” the Builders Merchants Federation has downgraded its baseline forecast for 2026 from +2.3% to -1.8%.

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The Construction Products Association’s recently published Winter forecasts show sustained subdued activity in the sector and a downward revision to UK construction output growth.

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The latest BMF Forecast Report reveals a slight upward adjustment to 2.5% in the baseline forecast for sales of building materials in 2025.

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