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 (October 2026)
- BIST UK Brick Deliveries (September 2026)
- Barratt Redrow Trading Update (November 2026)
The CPA’s Autumn forecasts were published on 26 October 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.
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National Insurance increases
National Insurance (NI) contributions have now risen by 1.25% for employees in Class 1, 1A, 1B or 4, as well as Class 1 employers. This increase will remain until 5 April 2023, before contributions revert to 2021/22 levels. The Chancellor also confirmed that the NI...
Get ready to inspire the next generation
Build UK has announced that the next Open Doors will take place from Monday 13 ‐ Saturday 18 March 2023. Members are encouraged to start thinking now about how they can get involved. Open Doors is a fantastic way for young people and those looking for a change of...
Contract award league table recorded nearly £5.8 billion during March
The latest information from Builders’ Conference shows that 490 contracts worth £5.8 billion were awarded in March. Whilst the number of contracts increased for the third month in a row, the value dipped again but was only just below the monthly average for the past...