Residential housing faces slump amid broader construction stability
Residential construction in the UK continues to face challenges as Glenigan’s latest Construction Index reveals a 1% decline in project-starts during the three months to November 2024, compared to the preceding quarter. Year-on-year, the sector suffered a steeper 6% drop, highlighting ongoing struggles in the housing market. Private housing, a traditionally More...
Construction Rebound Ahead: Industry Forecasts 2025-2026 Growth Surge
The UK construction sector is poised for a robust recovery in 2025 and 2026, with renewed momentum driven by economic growth and consumer confidence, according to Glenigan’s latest UK Construction Industry Forecast. More...
Shift in consumer buying behavior evident
The window market showed little movement in September, according to the latest Business Pilot Barometer report. Senior Analyst Neil Cooper-Smith noted that key performance metrics remained mostly static, with average More...
New ‘definitive’ WindowBASE and Tommy Trinder report on market trends
WindowBASE and Tommy Trinder have joint-published an in-depth analysis of the glazing industry, using data from the last 20 years together with insights from monthly retail quotations by 550 leading installers. The More...
Window market stagnates in September with sales and leads flatlining
The window market appeared to flatline in September, according to the latest Business Pilot Barometer report. Senior Analyst Neil Cooper-Smith noted that all key performance metrics showed little movement, with More...
UK Construction sector sees continued growth, driven by residential rebound
The UK’s construction industry sustained its growth momentum in August, marking the sixth consecutive month of expansion, according to the latest S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index More...
Business Pilot Barometer reveals mixed signals amidst growing confidence
The latest Business Pilot Market Barometer report, analysed by Senior Analyst Neil Cooper-Smith, reveals a nuanced picture of the market’s current state. The data indicates a slight correction in activity following More...
Remarkable performance of the residential sector boosts construction sector
The UK construction industry maintained steady growth in August 2024, despite a slight easing from July’s peak. According to the latest data from the S&P Global UK Construction PMI®, total construction output More...
Homeowners turn to green energy upgrades
Demand for extensions, loft conversions and garden work has fallen dramatically following a post-pandemic boom, as home improvement enthusiasts switch focus to green energy upgrades to reduce bills. The number More...
Glenigan Forecasts Post Election boost for UK Construction Sector
Glenigan has released its widely anticipated UK Construction Industry Forecast 2024-2026. The key takeaway from this Forecast, which focuses on the next three years (2024-2026), is that the construction industry More...