Construction Growth Downgrade Sparks Insolvency Fears

Construction growth held back by uncertainty, warns CPA

Forecasts for UK construction output growth have been revised down in the Construction Products Association’s Winter report. According to the latest forecasts, overall construction output is expected to rise by just 1.7% in 2026, a significant downgrade from the 2.8% growth forecast in October. Firms operating across the construction supply chain have all reported that the slowdown in activity in key sectors has persisted since Spring. Weak fund…

Construction growth downgrade sparks insolvency fears

Construction output is expected to grow by just 1.7 per cent in 2026 amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, a trade body has warned. The forecast is a major downgrade on previously predicted growth of 2.8 per cent, made last autumn, the Construction Products Association (CPA) said.… The post Construction growth downgrade sparks insolvency fears appeared first on Construction News.

Construction Products Association revises down UK growth forecasts for 2026

Image credit: Shutterstock FORECASTS for UK construction output growth have been revised down in the Construction Products Association’s winter forecasts. Overall construction output is now expected to rise by just 1.7% this year, down from the 2.8% growth forecast in October. Firms operating across the construction supply chain have all reported that slowdown in activity in key sectors has persisted since spring. ‘Weak fundamentals and geopolit…

CPA winter forecast lowers expectations

The Construction Products Association (CPA) has lowered its expectations for construction growth throughout the year The newly adjusted CPA winter forecast expects a growth of 1.7% throughout the year, significantly lower than the 2.8% in the previous forecast. According to the forecast reports, most key sectors are reporting slower activity. Activity has been weak since last Spring “Weak fundamentals and geopolitical developments” are cited as …

Construction Growth Held Back By Uncertainty, According To CPA Winter Forecasts - ConstructUK

Construction Growth Held Back by Uncertainty, According to CPA Winter Forecasts

Construction growth held back by uncertainty

Forecasts for UK construction output growth have been revised down in the Construction Products Association’s Winter forecasts, published today. According to the latest forecasts, overall construction output is expected to rise by just 1.7% in 2026, a significant downgrade from the 2.8% growth forecast in October. Firms operating across the construction supply chain have all reported that the slowdown in activity in key sectors has persisted sin…