0121 707 0077

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:

  • S&P Global UK Construction PMI (July 2026)
  • RICS UK Construction Monitor (2026 Q2)
  • DBT UK Brick Deliveries (June 2026)
  • Persimmon Half Year Results (August 2026)
  • Taylor Wimpey Half Year Results (July 2026)

    The CPA’s Summer forecasts were published on 27 July 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.

      See more news likes this

      Increased grant for drylining apprenticeships

      Increased grant for drylining apprenticeships

      CITB-registered employers can now receive an additional £2,000 on top of the existing grant (£2,500 per year for attendance and £3,500 for achievement) for Dry Lining Apprenticeships that started from 1 April 2022 onwards.  This is applicable for employers in each of...

      New CITB Skills and Training Fund for subcontractors

      New CITB Skills and Training Fund for subcontractors

      There is a new £2.5k Skills and Training Funding opportunity for Employers with CIS only (No PAYE).  This is an enhancement to the Skills and Training Funds currently available: Skills and Training Fund funding from £2,500 to £25,000 over a 12‐month period for...

      Training qualification for dryliners working on house building

      Training qualification for dryliners working on house building

      FIS worked with NOCN to create a much needed training qualification for Dryliners working on house building projects.  Recent information received from NOCN shows there are 24 Centres approved to deliver with 40 Tutors and 37 Assessors assigned to the qualification. ...