Subdued demand conditions and a reduction in new projects in August are cause of sustained downturn in business activity across the UK construction sector, according to S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
Three in four construction workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels, making hearing loss one of the industry's most significant health, safety, and inclusion challenges.
As part of Breedon’s Back British Cement campaign, new research of a representative sample of MP’s views of the British cement industry shows strong cross-party support.
The BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) figures for Q2 2026 show that year-on-year sales of building materials are down in volume but up in price, indicating a slowdown in construction.
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