The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) continues to monitor anti‐competitive behaviour in construction and recently launched an investigation into potential bid rigging by several companies providing roofing and construction services. It has also extended its investigation into whether seven housebuilders exchanged competitively sensitive information.

Through FIS Members can access Build UK updated guidance on preventing anti‐competitive behaviour in construction, with the support of Wedlake Bell LLP. It explains the most common violations of competition law, such as cartel activities and cover pricing, and includes a number of previous CMA investigations into the industry. It is designed to help businesses and directors comply with their legal obligations by outlining the risks and the steps they should take.