Insights
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March made construction policy feel unmistakably strategic across major markets. From British steel and London housing to European procurement reform and US funding stress, the month exposed how hard it remains to turn intent into delivery.
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UK project starts fell sharply as residential and civils weakened.
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England’s future homes rules are finally here after years waiting. For contractors, developers, and suppliers, the job now is delivery — redesigning schemes, managing transition dates, and proving compliance without blowing up programme, cost, or handover risk.
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E.ON backs Nottingham Women in Construction with headline sponsorship deal. The deal covers four events, speaking slots, and matched fundraising support up to £2,000.
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Space4Good and RINA are pairing satellite data with certification work. The partnership targets infrastructure oversight, environmental assessment, and sustainability verification across large project portfolios.
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BCIS forecasts further cost growth across UK construction to 2031. Building costs are forecast to rise 14%, while tender prices climb 15% and new work output grows 12% over the same period.
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Seven proposed new towns have moved into formal consultation. The programme would tie major housing delivery to transport, utilities, and long-term infrastructure planning.
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Future Homes Hub has launched a new embodied carbon board. The group will coordinate action on materials, transport, construction processes, and resource efficiency in housing delivery.