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The CPA’s Economic and Construction Update provides an insightful summary of the latest economic and construction trends in the UK.

The latest weekly update is enclosed, including:

  • CPA View on Middle East Conflict and Potential Effects (28 May 2026)
  • RIBA Future Trends Survey (April 2026)

    The CPA’s Spring forecasts were published on 5 May and FIS members have exclusive access to this via our membership of CPA.

    The update is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the UK construction industry, and the contents page allows readers to easily navigate to the sections that are most relevant to their interests.

      In addition to this update, the CPA also publishes Construction Forecasts twice a year. Members can download these forecasts from the FIS website here.

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      FIS Board nominations

      FIS Board nominations

      FIS is looking for contractor and supplier members to join its Board.  If you would like to stand for election, or if you know someone who would, please complete the nomination form here and return it to FIS by Wednesday 31 August 2016. Election results will be...

      Outcomes from the CIC Strategic Review 2016-2020

      Outcomes from the CIC Strategic Review 2016-2020

      The Construction Industry Council (CIC) members met last month to discuss the outcomes of the year-long Strategic Review of the organisation and agree its recommendations for the next five years. Read more here.

      Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI

      Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI

      The seasonally adjusted Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index ® registered  45.9  in  July,  down  fractionally from 46.0  in  June  and  below  the  50.0  no-change threshold for the second month running. The latest reading  signalled  the  fastest ...