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Transformational Cambridge East Land Acquisition will Support the Delivery of 10,000+ New Homes

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and Homes England, with its National Housing Bank, have today completed the acquisition of Cambridge East, a strategic site, which will deliver one of the UK’s largest urban extension projects. Cambridge East is a strategic acquisition that will support the delivery of more than 10,000 new homes, thousands of jobs…

ByConstructUKJune 22, 20260Comments

Market Reports & Surveys

RIBA Future Trends Survey: Confidence Weakens Across Practices of all Sizes

The RIBA has published its Future Trends Survey results for May 2026. Architects’ outlook for future work weakened further in May, as the RIBA Workload Index fell for a third consecutive month. The fall is largely due to a decrease in the proportion of practices expecting workloads to grow, rather than a large increase in…

ByConstructUKJune 18, 20260Comments

Services

Suspension of the BBA’s Accreditation Status – Update

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and the British Board of Agrément (BBA) have each issued statements this week regarding the suspension of the BBA’s accreditation status. Both statements can be accessed on the respective websites via the following links: Entitled 'United Kingdom Accreditation Service statement on BBA suspension’, UKAS has published its item here.…

ByConstructUKJune 16, 20260Comments

Market Reports & Surveys

Glenigan Forecast: Against All Odds, Recovery Remains on Track

Glenigan | A Hubexo Product, one of the construction industry’s leading insight and intelligence experts, has released its widely anticipated UK Construction Industry Forecast 2026-2028. Predominantly focused on underlying starts (<£100m in value), unless otherwise stated, it contains a comprehensive overview of the current state of the construction industry. Glenigan’s Summer 2026 Forecast is published…

ByConstructUKJune 16, 20260Comments

International Market Reports & Surveys

alrajhi capital Saudi Construction Index: Output Returns to Growth in May

Key points: Rebound in housing activity drives uplift in construction output New work rises for first time since February Input cost inflation highest since the survey began in January This is the public launch of the alrajhi capital Saudi Construction Index, a new monthly survey of 200 construction companies that have been carefully selected to…

ByConstructUKJune 15, 20260Comments

Market Reports & Surveys

ONS Construction Output in Great Britain: Small Growth in April 2026

The main points: Total construction output is estimated to have grown by 1.6% in the three months to April 2026; this is the second consecutive increase in the three-monthly series. Over the three-month period, both new work, and repair and maintenance, grew by 0.3% and 3.4%, respectively. At the sector level, six out of…

ByConstructUKJune 12, 20260Comments

Exhibitions

Registration Opens for elementalLONDON

Registration is now live for elementalLONDON 2026, the UK’s dedicated show for advancing the efficiency of buildings, taking place from 25-26 November at Excel London. Co-located with London Build Expo, the events will connect specification and building services professionals with the wider construction and sustainability communities. With a key focus on the products, systems and…

ByConstructUKJune 9, 20260Comments

International Market Reports & Surveys

AIB Ireland Construction PMI®: Activity Returns to Growth in May

Key points: Renewed rises in output and new orders Higher fuel and oil costs drive up input prices Suppliers' delivery times lengthen markedly again The latest AIB Ireland Construction PMI® data signalled a return to growth of the Irish construction sector during May, with both total activity and new orders rising. Underlying data suggested that the…

ByConstructUKJune 9, 20260Comments

Market Reports & Surveys

“Is UK Commercial Construction Experiencing a Comeback?”, Asks Glenigan Index

Glenigan has released the June 2026 edition of its Construction Index. The Index focuses on the three months to the end of May 2026, covering all underlying projects, with a total value of £100 million or less (unless otherwise indicated), with all figures seasonally adjusted. It’s a report which provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of…

ByConstructUKJune 4, 20260Comments

Market Reports & Surveys

S&P Global UK Construction PMI®: UK Output Falls at Fastest Pace for Six Years

Key Findings: Sharper declines in housing and commercial construction activity Purchasing price inflation accelerates further Supplier delays are the most widespread since December 2022 Shrinking order books and rising economic uncertainty contributed to another steep decline in UK construction activity during May. At the same time, higher energy, fuel and transportation costs led to the fastest…

ByConstructUKJune 4, 20260Comments

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