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Construction industry comments on Spending Review

|Date: 11 Jun 2025

Construction industry comments on Spending Review

While the proof of the pudding will be in the delivery, Chancellor Rachel Reeeves’ Spending Review offers ...

While the proof of the pudding will be in the delivery, Chancellor Rachel Reeeves’ Spending Review offers a number of positive messages for the UK construction sector. PBM considers a number of respon ...

11 Jun 2025
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National Federation of Builders responds to Government solar panels plan

|Date: 09 Jun 2025

National Federation of Builders responds to Government solar panels plan

The National Federation of Builders has responded to Government plans to boost the number of solar panel ...

The National Federation of Builders has responded to Government plans to boost the number of solar panel installations on new homes. ...

09 Jun 2025
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Glenigan Construction Index asserts the sector “continues to enjoy a season in the sun”

|Date: 05 Jun 2025

Glenigan Construction Index asserts the sector “continues to enjoy a season in the sun”

The June 2025 edition of the Glenigan Construction Index reports that the sector’s “underlying performanc ...

The June 2025 edition of the Glenigan Construction Index reports that the sector’s “underlying performance is on the rise during Q.2 2025.” ...

05 Jun 2025
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UK Construction PMI for May 2025 “showing signs of the downturn easing”

|Date: 05 Jun 2025

UK Construction PMI for May 2025 “showing signs of the downturn easing”

The latest UK Construction PMI report from S&P Global revealed that “the downturn in the UK construction ...

The latest UK Construction PMI report from S&P Global revealed that “the downturn in the UK construction sector showed signs of easing in May.” ...

05 Jun 2025
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NHBC reports positive increase in new homes registrations

|Date: 13 May 2025

NHBC reports positive increase in new homes registrations

The National House Building Council (NHBC) reports that new home registrations have seen a significant ri ...

The National House Building Council (NHBC) reports that new home registrations have seen a significant rise in Q1 with developers “encouraged by the government focus on housing.” ...

13 May 2025
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National Federation of Builders welcomes plans to expand the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

|Date: 01 May 2025

National Federation of Builders welcomes plans to expand the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The National Federation of Builders has welcomed recently announced proposals from the Department for Ene ...

The National Federation of Builders has welcomed recently announced proposals from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to expand the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. ...

01 May 2025
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UK Construction PMI for March 2025 highlights ongoing challenges

|Date: 04 Apr 2025

UK Construction PMI for March 2025 highlights ongoing challenges

S&P Global's latest UK Construction PMI indicates “a sustained downturn in business activity, alongside p ...

S&P Global's latest UK Construction PMI indicates “a sustained downturn in business activity, alongside pressure on margins from sharply rising input costs.” ...

04 Apr 2025
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UK Construction PMI confirms first contraction across the industry since February 2024

|Date: 06 Feb 2025

UK Construction PMI confirms first contraction across the industry since February 2024

A “modest fall” in total industry output was recorded at the start of the year according to the findings ...

A “modest fall” in total industry output was recorded at the start of the year according to the findings of the latest UK Construction PMI from S&P Global, thereby “ending a 10-month period of sustain ...

06 Feb 2025
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BMF urges “fresh impetus” on housing targets

|Date: 20 Jan 2025

BMF urges “fresh impetus” on housing targets

The Builders Merchants Federation has called for “fresh impetus” from Government to ensure it can deliver ...

The Builders Merchants Federation has called for “fresh impetus” from Government to ensure it can deliver its target of 1.5 million new homes. ...

20 Jan 2025
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Momentum slows, according to latest UK Construction PMI

|Date: 07 Jan 2025

Momentum slows, according to latest UK Construction PMI

According to the findings of the latest UK Construction PMI from S&P Global, UK construction companies in ...

According to the findings of the latest UK Construction PMI from S&P Global, UK construction companies indicated “a loss of momentum at the end of 2024.” ...

07 Jan 2025
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