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Industry bodies call for policy certainty and SME support as Andy Burnham becomes PM
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Industry bodies call for policy certainty and SME support as Andy Burnham becomes PM

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Industry bodies call for policy certainty and SME support as Andy Burnham becomes PM

Construction industry bodies have responded to Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister by urging the new Government to prioritise housing delivery, infrastructure investment, skills reform and greater opportunities for SME builders. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) both welcomed the appointment, while calling for long-term policy stability, increased [...]

By Danny Ball|2026-07-21T10:05:09+00:00July 21st, 2026|News, Top Stories|

Starmer exit could trigger major shift in construction policy as Burnham favourite to take the reins
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Starmer exit could trigger major shift in construction policy as Burnham favourite to take the reins

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Starmer exit could trigger major shift in construction policy as Burnham favourite to take the reins

Construction leaders will be watching Westminster closely today, as Sir Keir Starmer announces a timetable for his resignation, potentially paving the way for Andy Burnham to become the next Prime Minister. For the construction industry, the prospect of a Burnham-led government could bring significant implications for housing delivery, regional regeneration, infrastructure investment and devolution. Construction [...]

By Danny Ball|2026-06-22T11:42:28+00:00June 22nd, 2026|Top Stories|

Planning reforms have had positive early impact, but slow build-out a significant barrier
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Planning reforms have had positive early impact, but slow build-out a significant barrier

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Planning reforms have had positive early impact, but slow build-out a significant barrier

National survey of local councils finds slow build-out is now the biggest barrier to new homes as Labour’s planning reforms begin to take effect and community opposition falls – but London now the epicentre of the current housing crisis. Early signs are positive for the government's wide spread planning reforms, according to a nationwide survey of [...]

By Adrian North|2026-05-19T08:48:37+00:00May 19th, 2026|Top Stories|

NFB warns Immigration reforms could deepen construction skills crisis
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NFB warns Immigration reforms could deepen construction skills crisis

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NFB warns Immigration reforms could deepen construction skills crisis

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has raised concerns that the UK Government’s newly published Immigration White Paper could undermine the construction sector’s ability to meet national infrastructure and housing targets by restricting access to skilled foreign labour. The white paper, titled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, outlines a series of reforms aimed at [...]

By Danny Ball|2025-05-13T09:02:26+00:00May 13th, 2025|Top Stories|