Civil engineering product manufacturer Wrekin, alongside its subdivision Geoworks, has opened a new customer experience centre. The Civils Hub, adjacent to Wrekin and Geoworks’ headquarters in Lichfield, offers users an opportunity to get hands-on with a full range of ductile iron, steel and geosynthetic products. As well as displays that …
Read More »Construction output falls at fastest pace for over five years
The UK construction sector saw its sharpest decline in more than five years in October, thanks to weakening order books, political uncertainty, and client caution. The latest data from the S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index™ showed that total construction output contracted at the fastest rate since May 2020, …
Read More »Pre-Budget uncertainty slows down construction output
Pre-Budget jitters have seen growth expectations for construction output revised substantially down in the Construction Products Association’s Autumn Forecasts published today (October 27). Total construction output is now only forecast to grow by 1.1% in 2025 and 2.8% in 2026, which is a significant revision down from the 1.9% in …
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