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 (18 June 2026)
- ONS UK Construction Wage Inflation (April 2026)
- RIBA Future Trends Survey (May 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.
See more news likes this
CPA reports another difficult quarter for construction
The Construction Products Association Q4 Construction Trade Survey reports that the final three months of 2025 marked another quarter of downbeat reports from the construction supply chain. For heavy side product manufacturers, the net balance that reported a fall in...
CICV Scottish Parliament Election Hustings 2026
This May will see what is arguably the most closely contested Scottish Parliament election since devolution in 1999. With all 129 seats being contested, CICV members from across Scotland have a valuable opportunity to hear directly from, and put questions to,...
New report: How to strengthen Scotland’s construction workforce
A new report published today sets out how Scotland can strengthen the flow of new entrants into the construction and built environment workforce, helping ensure the sector has the people and skills needed to deliver against the country’s future ambitions. The report,...