Construction Products Association

The latest data release from the ONS, published recently, shows that construction output rose 0.9% in the second quarter. This follows a 0.8% fall in Q1, in which activity was disrupted by severe weather conditions. Compared to a year…

The Construction Products Association (CPA) has responded to Dame Judith Hackitt’s Review into Building Regulations published this morning (May 17). The review follows the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. The CPA was invited to contribute…

The Construction Product Association’s latest Construction Trade Survey shows that the construction industry grew for a fourteenth consecutive quarter in Q3. Firms across all areas of construction reported an increase in activity, including…

The latest ONS figures, released on October 27th, 2015, highlighted a decline in construction activity during Q3. Output in the construction industry was 2.2% lower than in Q2 and 0.1% lower than a year ago, and was 4.3% lower than the…

BSEE asked some industry insiders for their immediate reaction to the new Government’s first Conservative-only Budget. Here’s their reaction… Julia Evans, BSRIA Chief Executive One million extra jobs to be created by 2020/new…

The last Budget of this Parliament held few surprises for construction products manufacturers and distributors, though a number of initiatives will be welcomed, says the Construction Products Association (CPA). Dr Diana Montgomery,…

The Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey indicates that sales of construction products rose in Q1 and sales are expected to rise even further during Q2 and over the next 12 months. Exports are also anticipated to…