'Worst fears confirmed' for small builders as activity tipped to fall

FMB warns builders’ fears confirmed as construction forecast deepens

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says small builders’ worst fears have been confirmed, with new forecasts predicting the construction sector will shrink 2.5% as the Iran war drives up costs and dampens demand. The Construction Products Association (CPA)’s spring forecast, published yesterday, warns that overall construction activity will fall 2.5% in 2026 – with the private housing repair, maintenance and improvement (RM&I) sector facing …

Construction activity to contract 2.5% in 2026, warns CPA

Conflict in the Middle East and its potential impacts on the UK economy and construction industry are expected to hit construction activity over the next 12-18 months.

FMB warns builders’ fears confirmed.....!

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says small builders’ worst fears have been confirmed, with new forecasts predicting the construction sector will shrink 2.5% as the Iran war drives up costs and dampens demand. The Construction Products Association (CPA)’s spring forecast, published yesterday, warns that overall construction activity will fall 2.5% in 2026 – with the private […] The post FMB warns builders’ fears confirmed as construction …

'Worst fears confirmed' for small builders as activity tipped to fall

Brian Berry THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says small builders’ ‘worst fears have been confirmed’, with new forecasts predicting the construction sector will shrink 2.5% as the recent events in the Middle East drive up costs and dampen demand. The Construction Products Association (CPA)’s spring forecast warns that overall construction activity will fall 2.5% in 2026 – with the private housing repair, maintenance and improvement (RM&I) …

Construction Activity To Contract 2.5% In 2026, According To CPA Spring Forecasts - ConstructUK

Construction Activity to Contract 2.5% in 2026, According to CPA Spring Forecasts

Iran War Hits UK Construction: Output to Fall 2.5% This Year

MARKET INTELLIGENCE | UNITED KINGDOM  The United Kingdom’s construction industry has been dealt another brutal blow. The Construction Products Association (CPA), the country’s most authoritative voice on construction market forecasting, has published its Spring 2026 Forecasts — and the numbers are stark. Overall UK construction output is now expected to contract by 2.5% in 2026, […] The post Iran War Hits UK Construction: Output to Fall 2.5% Thi…