With temperatures set to hit over 30 degrees within the coming weeks, tradespeople across the UK are preparing to work in challenging and potentially dangerous conditions. Construction workers and other outdoor trades are among those at increased risk of heat-related illness during periods of very hot weather, making hydration especially important. Against this backdrop, research from...
Britain's builders, tradespeople and construction businesses have united behind a national campaign calling for urgent government action to prevent the further decline of the country's most important industries.
The newly launched Let's Get Britain Building - NOW! campaign lead by Stark Building Materials UK and Jewson is warning that the construction sector has reached a critical...
The latest New-Build Stock and Demand Index from Property Inspect has found that demand for new-build homes remained subdued in the first quarter of 2026, with fewer than one in five new properties securing a buyer. New-build stock levels also took a slight dip to account for just 6.3% of the market.
Property Inspect analysed current market listings across 20 major British cities to...
New research reveals that the UK development industry is entering 2026 with cautious optimism but is still held back by deep-rooted staffing challenges that are slowing delivery and squeezing project viability. The Development Index – produced by real estate and construction hiring specialist, Cobalt Recruitment – captures the current challenges, along with the opportunities and pressures...
