Urgent stimulus measures ‘essential’ to help ailing industry, warns CLC

CLC publishes Construction Material Supply Group statement - Builders Merchants Journal

The CLC’s Material Supply Chain Group first report of 2026 offers a bleak assessment of market prospects according to a statement from co-chairs John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, Construction Products Association CEO. The assessment claims that the UK construction industry continues to face significant challenges, with construction output falling by 1.3% …

Urgent stimulus measures ‘essential’ to help ailing industry, warns CLC

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has said that “targeted stimulus measures” from the government are required urgently, as weak demand and rising costs continue to dash hopes of an industry recovery. An update from the body’s materials supply chain group said that action was needed… The post Urgent stimulus measures ‘essential’ to help ailing industry, warns CLC appeared first on Construction News.

Construction Products Market ‘Bleak’ as Industry Challenges Continue

Read the latest magazine Industry News Construction Products Market ‘Bleak’ as Industry Challenges Continue 28 January 2026 The first report of the year from the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group paints a bleak assessment of market prospects without urgent action to stimulate demand. The UK construction industry continues to face significant challenges, as evidenced by a sharp decline in output in the final quarter…

Urgent need to stimulate demand in construction products supply chain

The first report of the year from the CLC’s Material Supply Chain Group is notable for its bleak assessment of market prospects without urgent action to stimulate demand. The UK construction industry continues to face significant challenges, as evidenced by a sharp decline in output in the final quarter of 2025. While the UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, construction output fell by 1.3%. The statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders M…

UK construction growth cut to 1.7% as housing sector weakens

Growth in the UK construction industry has been downgraded to 1.7% for 2026, almost half the figure predicted three months ago. The Construction Products Association said the revision reflected continued weakness in housing and commercial building, as well as broader economic uncertainty. Firms across the industry have reported subdued activity. Sluggish economic growth and weak […]