UK construction growth cut to 1.7% as housing sector weakens

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Growth in the UK construction industry has been downgraded to 1.7% for 2026, almost half the figure predicted three months ago. The Construction Products Association...

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Each year on 14 January, the scaffolding industry marks Scaffolder’s Day. There is no formal programme, no governing body and no official endorsement. Yet the date has become widely recognised across the trade, referenced by contractors, suppliers and scaffolders themselves. That didn't happen by chance. Behind...

UK construction growth cut to 1.7% as housing sector weakens

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Growth in the UK construction industry has been downgraded to 1.7% for 2026, almost half the figure predicted three months ago. The Construction Products Association...

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HAKI opens new Swiss subsidiary to support regional growth

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The HAKI Group has launched HAKI Safety SA, based in Thônex in the canton of Geneva, marking a further step in its expansion across Switzerland. The move follows several years of activity in French-speaking Switzerland, where HAKI says demand for its safety solutions has grown steadily. The company points to...

China joins IASA as global membership continues to expand

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