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Annual construction materials inflation rises to 6.4%

Materials prices rose again in August, while brick and block deliveries remained below year-earlier levels despite a monthly rebound.

UK construction downturn eases as new work falls faster

The UK construction PMI rose to 46.1 in September, but new work fell faster and subcontractor usage returned to decline.

Altrad to merge Generation and TRAD UK under single brand

Altrad has announced it will merge Generation Hire & Sales and TRAD UK into a single business operating as Altrad Hire & Sales from...

UK construction will need 41,200 extra workers a year, CITB warns

The UK construction industry will need an average of 41,200 extra workers each year between 2026 and 2030 to meet expected demand, according to...

UK construction starts tipped to rise after difficult start to 2026

UK construction activity is expected to recover from 2027 after a difficult start to the year, according to Glenigan’s Summer 2026 Construction Forecast. The report...

HAKI reports sharp UK sales drop as construction starts stall

The Swedish-listed scaffolding and access safety group said UK revenues fell to SEK 52 million (£4.2 million) in the three months to 31 March,...

Brogan Group expands scaffolding operations across Midlands and North

Brogan Group has expanded its scaffolding operations across the Midlands and North of England, extending its regional coverage to support projects in cities including...

NASC expands regional leadership as membership rises 40%

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced a series of new regional chair and vice chair appointments as part of a wider...

Teen scaffolding labourer dies after fall through shaft on London site

A construction company has been fined after a teenage scaffolding labourer died in a fall from height on a London building site. Renols Lleshi, 19,...

Young workers least likely to discuss mental health, research shows

More than one in three UK tradespeople say their job is harming their mental health, with young workers among the least likely to seek...

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