2020 / 2021 Edition
Construction Products Association
News article
Sales point to construction weakness in Q3 but manufacturers remain optimistic for year ahead
Annual decline led by weak public housing sector but Construction Products Association says orders remain positive
CPA forecasts strong growth for construction despite public housing slowdown and skilled labour shortage
Construction Products Association disappointed that manufacturing and distribution not represented
Sales rose for ninth consecutive quarter and optimism widespread for next 12 months
Construction Products Association and Asphalt Industry Alliance pleased with Budget announcements
New orders for construction point to significant growth going forward following pre-election dip in output
CPA says falls in Office for National Statistics construction output not reflected in latest industry surveys
Latest trade survey reports eighth straight quarter of growth, with further expansion expected
Latest State of Trade Survey anticipates further growth in sales over next 12 months
Strong growth forecast in 2015 but election uncertainty likely to hinder prospects in 2016 and 2017
Trade associations say Budget announcement contained several small but welcome pro-business initiatives
State of Trade Survey indicates manufacturers of construction products ended year with continued growth in sales
Trade association says output will increase this year but election uncertainty likely to hinder prospects
Association publishes report on ways to encourage investment in UK construction product manufacturing