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Jewson leads new call to “help industry in crisis”

|Date: 16 Apr 2026

Jewson leads new call to “help industry in crisis”

Jewson has launched a petition calling on government “to get Britain’s building and construction sector o ...

Jewson has launched a petition calling on government “to get Britain’s building and construction sector out of crisis and into positive economic growth.” ...

16 Apr 2026
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Reinventing the wheel

|Date: 02 Apr 2026

Editor’s Viewpoint: Reinventing the wheel

In the Viewpoint column of PBM’s April 2026 issue, editor Paul Davies ruminates on the backdrop to this y ...

In the Viewpoint column of PBM’s April 2026 issue, editor Paul Davies ruminates on the backdrop to this year’s ‘Top 20’ merchant countdown as world events yet again look set to impact on the industry… ...

02 Apr 2026
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“The challenges facing the UK construction industry show no signs of easing” — CLC Material Supply Chain Group statement, March 2026

|Date: 31 Mar 2026

“The challenges facing the UK construction industry show no signs of easing” — CLC Material Supply Chain Group statement, March 2026

Co-chaired by BMF CEO John Newcomb and Construction Products Association CEO Peter Caplehorn, the Constru ...

Co-chaired by BMF CEO John Newcomb and Construction Products Association CEO Peter Caplehorn, the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group has presented its latest update (dated 3 ...

31 Mar 2026
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The Future Homes Standard: the industry responds

|Date: 26 Mar 2026

The Future Homes Standard: the industry responds

After much delay, the Government has finally published its long-awaited Future Homes Standard. PBM rounds ...

After much delay, the Government has finally published its long-awaited Future Homes Standard. PBM rounds up a number of views and perspectives from the industry. ...

26 Mar 2026
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Huws Gray launches new division to “enhance customer service” for housebuilders and developers

|Date: 24 Mar 2026

Huws Gray launches new division to “enhance customer service” for housebuilders and developers

Huws Gray has launched a new National Account Solutions division in a move designed to boost services for ...

Huws Gray has launched a new National Account Solutions division in a move designed to boost services for housebuilders, contractors and developers. ...

24 Mar 2026
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NFB warns that “Spring Forecast puts pressure on Autumn budget”

|Date: 05 Mar 2026

NFB warns that “Spring Forecast puts pressure on Autumn budget”

The National Federation of Builders has issued a response to the Spring Forecast 2026, highlighting the n ...

The National Federation of Builders has issued a response to the Spring Forecast 2026, highlighting the need for planning reform. ...

05 Mar 2026
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BMF urges government to “get Britain building” in strong response at Parliamentary reception

|Date: 27 Feb 2026

BMF urges government to “get Britain building” in strong response at Parliamentary reception

The BMF issued a further rallying call at its annual Parliamentary Reception, urging the government to in ...

The BMF issued a further rallying call at its annual Parliamentary Reception, urging the government to introduce “targeted measures to galvanise the market and tackle the malaise in the housebuilding ...

27 Feb 2026
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Crumbs of comfort in latest UK Construction PMI?

|Date: 05 Feb 2026

Crumbs of comfort in latest UK Construction PMI?

The S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for January indicated “a much slower ...

The S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for January indicated “a much slower decline in construction output than at the end of 2025.” ...

05 Feb 2026
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NHBC reports “11% year-on-year growth in UK new home registrations”

|Date: 05 Feb 2026

NHBC reports “11% year-on-year growth in UK new home registrations”

Figures from the National House Building Council show 115,350 new homes were registered to be built in 20 ...

Figures from the National House Building Council show 115,350 new homes were registered to be built in 2025, up 11% on 2024 (103,669). ...

05 Feb 2026
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CPA Winter forecasts warn “construction growth held back by uncertainty”

|Date: 29 Jan 2026

CPA Winter forecasts warn “construction growth held back by uncertainty”

The Construction Products Association’s recently published Winter forecasts show sustained subdued activi ...

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. ...

29 Jan 2026
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