2025-26 UK construction industry projected to grow 2.5% and 3.8% respectively, amid workforce crisis, supply issues, and government plans to ease regulations.

The UK construction industry is experiencing a "demographic crisis," losing an average of 70,000 workers annually, with a 40% dropout rate among apprentices. Employment has fallen to 2.08 million, impacting government housing and infrastructure goals. Despite challenges, the Construction Products Association forecasts a 2.5% growth in 2025 and 3.8% in 2026, driven by improved private housing demand and government plans to ease regulations, although supply issues remain.

October 28, 2024
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