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      "url": "https://asd.ltd/construction-trends-2026",
      "title": "Construction Industry Trends 2026: What’s Driving the Next Wave of UK Growth",
      "content": "The company's logo featuring A, S and D letters\n\nASD\n\nThe UK's Leading Metal and Steel Supplier\n\n# Construction Industry Trends 2026\n\nConstruction trends 2026\n\nThe UK construction sector is preparing for a better year ahead. After a challenging 2025, industry analysts are expecting growth to return in 2026 and 2027. Private housebuilding is showing signs of recovery, and commercial office developments continue to gain momentum. That said, rising employment costs from the Autumn Budget – higher minimum wage and National Insurance contributions, will undoubtedly add pressure to already tight margins. [...] Lightweight cellular beams, engineered timber, recycled steel, and emerging low-carbon concrete mixes are becoming more visible across projects, reflecting a broader shift toward circular and resource-efficient construction. The specification of lower upfront embodied carbon EAF steel continues to be a strategy on commercial schemes.\n\nWestok Cellular Beams\n\nThe drive to deliver greener outcomes is also accelerating the use of modular and prefabricated components, which help reduce waste and improve build efficiency. At the same time, retrofitting is gaining more prominence. Upgrading insulation, heating systems, and glazing in older buildings often delivers significant carbon savings while avoiding the environmental costs associated with new construction. [...] Alongside regulatory pressures, inflation, higher borrowing costs, and supply chain uncertainties continue to influence project viability. Material costs, particularly for insulation, timber, and steel, are projected to rise further through to 2030, prompting firms to rethink procurement strategies and build greater resilience into project budgets.\n\nDesigning for disassembly, choosing materials with clear end-of-life pathways, and planning construction processes that reduce waste are increasingly seen as strategic advantages rather than optional extras.\n\nGet in touch today to find out more about how ASD can support your upcoming projects.\n\n## Recent Posts\n\n## Post navigation\n\n## Head Office\n\nAddress :  \nValley Farm Road  \nStourton, Leeds, LS10 1SD  \nUnited Kingdom\n\nTel : 0113 254 0711",
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      "url": "https://publications.turnerandtownsend.com/global-construction-market-intelligence-2025/global-construction-cost-trends",
      "title": "Global construction cost trends - GCMI 2025",
      "content": "Construction cost growth continues to show signs of easing at the global level. On average, construction cost inflation is projected to settle at 3.9 percent globally in 2025, before rising marginally to 4 percent in 2026, though regional disparities persist. [...] As global trade policies evolve, construction inflation rates are likely to be influenced by shifts in the supply chain. Markets such as Singapore, which is heavily reliant on imported materials and equipment, remain highly sensitive to trade disruptions, with any global impact expected to affect both project costs and timelines.\n\nTo ensure optimal viewing of Figure 4, it is highly recommended to view this page on a desktop or laptop screen rather than a mobile or tablet device. The larger screen size provides superior clarity and detail, facilitating a better understanding of the presented information.\n\n## Figure 4: Construction cost inflation across 2024, 2025 and 2026\n\nTurner & Townsend global construction market intelligence survey 2025 [...] On the cost side, data centres also lead with the highest preliminary costs, reported in 20 markets. Transport projects follow with 10 markets, while industrial, manufacturing and distribution, along with major mixed-use developments, are each reported in nine markets. Greater certainty around energy supplies and the impact of tight monetary policy on global demand have also been pushing costs downwards. The average price of oil has fallen by 28.5 percent since its peak in June 2022 as production in the US and Iran has swelled.\n\n## Figure 3:\n\nTurner & Townsend, Global construction market intelligence 2025\n\n#### INFLATION\n\n## Global construction cost inflation across 2024, 2025 and 2026",
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      "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/building-materials-and-components-statistics-march-2026/construction-building-materials-commentary-march-2026",
      "title": "Construction building materials: commentary March 2026 - GOV.UK",
      "content": "| Construction materials | (% change) |\n --- |\n| Imported sawn or planed wood | 7.6 |\n| Gravel, sand, clays and kaolin - incl aggregate levy | 7.3 |\n| Plastic doors and windows | 5.6 |\n| Precast concrete: blocks, bricks, tiles and flagstones | -2.3 |\n| Imported plywood | -6.7 |\n| Concrete reinforcing bars (steel) | -7.2 |\n\nDownload data for table 2: construction materials experiencing the\ngreatest price increases and decreases in the 12 months to February\n2026,\nUK\n\nThe aggregated construction material price indices hide larger price\nmovements for some specific products and materials, table 2 shows the 3\nlargest increases and the 3 largest decreases.\n\nThe price data used for this publication predates the current hostilities within the Middle East, which commenced on 28 February 2026. [...] These statistics support analysis of the construction materials market\nand business planning. They are regularly reported in the construction\npress and are used for a variety of purposes, including policy\ndevelopment, evaluation and monitoring market trends. For further\ndetails see the Uses of these statistics\nsection of this publication.\n\n## 3. Summary of results\n\n### 3.1 Material price indices\n\n#### Figure 2: construction material annual price inflation, UK\n\nSource: monthly statistics of building materials and components, table 1\n\nDownload data for figure 2: construction material annual price\ninflation,\nUK\n\n#### Table 1: construction material price indices, year-on-year and month-on-month percentage change [...] | Material price indices | February 2025 to February 2026 | January 2026 to February 2026 |\n --- \n| New housing | 3.4 | 0.1 |\n| Other new work | 1.1 | 0.6 |\n| Repair and maintenance | 2.7 | -0.1 |\n| All work | 2.1 | 0.4 |\n\nDownload data for table 1: construction material price indices,\nyear-on-year and month-on-month percentage\nchange\n\nThe material price index for ‘All work’:\n\n#### Table 2: construction materials experiencing the greatest price increases and decreases in the 12 months to February 2026, UK",
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      "url": "https://gensteel.com/building-faqs/steel-building-prices/forecast",
      "title": "2025-2026 Steel Price Forecast | General Steel",
      "content": "## Steel Futures and Your Building Price\n\nSteel futures are trending upward through spring 2026, and history shows most buyers place their orders in Q4 to prepare for spring construction. That seasonal surge in demand typically leads to limited supply, longer lead times, and higher prices across the industry. With the 50% steel tariff now in effect and steel mill indices already stabilizing in the mid-$800s per ton, waiting to buy could mean paying more for the same building later. After several years of slower construction spending, pent-up demand is adding additional pressure on pricing and production capacity. Buying your building today can help you avoid next year’s increases and secure your delivery window before schedules fill up.\n\n## What Really Drives Your Building Price [...] GoogleAds\nFacebookPageView\nGeneral Steel – World leading provider of metal buildings\nGeneral Steel Metal Building Kits\n\n##### Anything is Possible\n\nCustomizing Your General Steel Building\nCost of Metal Buildings\nSteel Building System Compared to Alternatives\nPlan Your Project with General Steel\nInfographics\nBrochure Downloads\nVideo Resources\nSteel Building Case Studies\nMetal Building Expert Insights\n\n# 2025-2026 STEEL PRICE FORECAST\n\n## Buy your building at the right time\n\nGeneral Steel Corporation Logo\n\n## Summary (TL;DR) [...] General Steel Corporation Logo\n\n## Summary (TL;DR)\n\nU.S. steel prices have stabilized in the low–mid $800s/short ton this summer. The BLS Steel Mill Products PPI is 308.1 (Jul ’25) after a spring pop. On June 4, 2025, Section 232 steel tariffs increased from 25% to 50% effective June 4, 2025 (UK remains at 25%). Freight is a mild tailwind versus 2024 as diesel eases. Net: expect a range‑bound market into early 2026, but delivered building costs still vary by ZIP‑code loads (wind/snow/seismic), span, accessories, and schedule.\n\n### Where Prices are Now\n\nSteel Prices July 2025\n\nChart: CME U.S. Midwest HRC Futures Forward Curve (as of Aug 21, 2025). Source: Steel Market Update & CME.\n\n#### What changed in 2025 (and why it matters)\n\nSteel Price Futures",
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      "url": "https://www.statista.com/topics/10049/construction-costs-in-the-uk",
      "title": "Construction costs in the UK - statistics & facts | Statista",
      "content": "Consumer Trends 2026\n\nIndustry Overview\n\nData centers\nE-commerce worldwide\nTikTok\nGlobal economy\nCosmetics industry worldwide\nElectric vehicles: A global overview\nBattery recycling worldwide\nTravel and tourism trends 2026\nVideo gaming worldwide\nMedical technology industry\n\nMarket forecast and expert KPIs for 1000+ markets in 190+ countries & territories\n\nInsights on consumer attitudes and behavior worldwide\n\nDetailed information for 39,000+ online stores and marketplaces\n\nFlexible integration for any environment\n\nAI researchers delivering human-verified insights\n\nTrusted data, wherever you work\n\nDirectly accessible data for 170 industries from 150+ countries and over 1 million facts: [...] Industrial land value in different locations in the United Kingdom (UK) in 4th quarter 2024 (in 1,000 GBP per acre)\n\nDetailed statistics\n\nIndustrial land value in the UK 2024, by market\n\n## Editor’s Picks Editor’s Picks Current statistics on this topic\n\nBuilding Construction\n\nAverage cost per square meter of constructing a building in European cities 2025\n\nBuilding Construction\n\nAnnual growth of development land values in London 2021-2025, by end use and area\n\nKey Economic Indicators\n\nInflation rate in the UK 2015-2026\n\n## Recommended statistics\n\n### Development of construction costs\n\n### Development of construction costs\n\nYear-over-year construction output price change in the United Kingdom (UK) from January 2015 to June 2025\n\nAnnual growth construction cost in the UK 2015-2025 [...] Price of hard and soft timber worldwide 2005-2024\n\nFabricated structural steel price index in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2017 to 2025\n\nFabricated structural steel price index in the UK 2017-2025\n\nConcrete products and cement price index in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2021 to 2025, by type\n\nConcrete products and cement price index in the UK 2021-2025, by type\n\n### Price of fixtures and fittings\n\nDoors and windows price index in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2021 to 2025, by material\n\nDoors and windows price index in the UK 2021-2025, by material\n\nPipes and fittings price index in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2021 to 2025, by type\n\nPipes and fittings price index in the UK 2021-2025, by type\n\nBoilers and heaters price index in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2017 to 2024, by type",
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  "formatted": "Source: Construction Industry Trends 2026: What’s Driving the Next Wave of UK Growth\nURL: https://asd.ltd/construction-trends-2026\nThe company's logo featuring A, S and D letters ASD The UK's Leading Metal and Steel Supplier # Construction Industry Trends 2026 Construction trends 2026 The UK construction sector is preparing for a better year ahead. After a challenging 2025, industry analysts are expecting growth to return in 2026 and 2027. Private housebuilding is showing signs of recovery, and commercial office developments continue to gain momentum. That said, rising employment costs from the Autumn Budget – higher minimum wage and National Insurance contributions, will undoubtedly add pressure to already tight margins. [...] Lightweight cellular beams, engineered timber, recycled steel, and emerging low-carbon concrete mixes are becoming more visible across projects, reflecting a broader shift toward circular and resource-efficient construction. The specification of lower upfront embodied carbon EAF steel continues to be a strategy on commercial schemes. Westok Cellular Beams The drive to deliver greener outcomes is also accelerating the use of modular and prefabricated components, which help reduce waste and improve build efficiency. At the same time, retrofitting is gaining more prominence. Upgrading insulation, heating systems, and glazing in older buildings often delivers significant carbon savings while avoiding the environmental costs associated with new construction. [...] Alongside regulatory pressures, inflation, higher borrowing costs, and supply chain uncertainties continue to influence project viability. Material costs, particularly for insulation, timber, and steel, are projected to rise further through to 2030, prompting firms to rethink procurement strategies and build greater resilience into project budgets. Designing for disassembly, choosing materials with clear end-of-life pat\n\n---\n\nSource: Global construction cost trends - GCMI 2025\nURL: https://publications.turnerandtownsend.com/global-construction-market-intelligence-2025/global-construction-cost-trends\nConstruction cost growth continues to show signs of easing at the global level. On average, construction cost inflation is projected to settle at 3.9 percent globally in 2025, before rising marginally to 4 percent in 2026, though regional disparities persist. [...] As global trade policies evolve, construction inflation rates are likely to be influenced by shifts in the supply chain. Markets such as Singapore, which is heavily reliant on imported materials and equipment, remain highly sensitive to trade disruptions, with any global impact expected to affect both project costs and timelines. To ensure optimal viewing of Figure 4, it is highly recommended to view this page on a desktop or laptop screen rather than a mobile or tablet device. The larger screen size provides superior clarity and detail, facilitating a better understanding of the presented information. ## Figure 4: Construction cost inflation across 2024, 2025 and 2026 Turner & Townsend global construction market intelligence survey 2025 [...] On the cost side, data centres also lead with the highest preliminary costs, reported in 20 markets. Transport projects follow with 10 markets, while industrial, manufacturing and distribution, along with major mixed-use developments, are each reported in nine markets. Greater certainty around energy supplies and the impact of tight monetary policy on global demand have also been pushing costs downwards. The average price of oil has fallen by 28.5 percent since its peak in June 2022 as production in the US and Iran has swelled. ## Figure 3: Turner & Townsend, Global construction market intelligence 2025 #### INFLATION ## Global construction cost inflation across 2024, 2025 and 2026\n\n---\n\nSource: Construction building materials: commentary March 2026 - GOV.UK\nURL: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/building-materials-and-components-statistics-march-2026/construction-building-materials-commentary-march-2026\n| Construction materials | (% change) | --- | | Imported sawn or planed wood | 7.6 | | Gravel, sand, clays and kaolin - incl aggregate levy | 7.3 | | Plastic doors and windows | 5.6 | | Precast concrete: blocks, bricks, tiles and flagstones | -2.3 | | Imported plywood | -6.7 | | Concrete reinforcing bars (steel) | -7.2 | Download data for table 2: construction materials experiencing the greatest price increases and decreases in the 12 months to February 2026, UK The aggregated construction material price indices hide larger price movements for some specific products and materials, table 2 shows the 3 largest increases and the 3 largest decreases. The price data used for this publication predates the current hostilities within the Middle East, which commenced on 28 February 2026. [...] These statistics support analysis of the construction materials market and business planning. They are regularly reported in the construction press and are used for a variety of purposes, including policy development, evaluation and monitoring market trends. For further details see the Uses of these statistics section of this publication. ## 3. Summary of results ### 3.1 Material price indices #### Figure 2: construction material annual price inflation, UK Source: monthly statistics of building materials and components, table 1 Download data for figure 2: construction material annual price inflation, UK #### Table 1: construction material price indices, year-on-year and month-on-month percentage change [...] | Material price indices | February 2025 to February 2026 | January 2026 to February 2026 | --- | New housing | 3.4 | 0.1 | | Other new work | 1.1 | 0.6 | | Repair and maintenance | 2.7 | -0.1 | | All work | 2.1 | 0.4 | Download data for table 1: construction material price indices, ye\n\n---\n\nSource: 2025-2026 Steel Price Forecast | General Steel\nURL: https://gensteel.com/building-faqs/steel-building-prices/forecast\n## Steel Futures and Your Building Price Steel futures are trending upward through spring 2026, and history shows most buyers place their orders in Q4 to prepare for spring construction. That seasonal surge in demand typically leads to limited supply, longer lead times, and higher prices across the industry. With the 50% steel tariff now in effect and steel mill indices already stabilizing in the mid-$800s per ton, waiting to buy could mean paying more for the same building later. After several years of slower construction spending, pent-up demand is adding additional pressure on pricing and production capacity. Buying your building today can help you avoid next year’s increases and secure your delivery window before schedules fill up. ## What Really Drives Your Building Price [...] GoogleAds FacebookPageView General Steel – World leading provider of metal buildings General Steel Metal Building Kits ##### Anything is Possible Customizing Your General Steel Building Cost of Metal Buildings Steel Building System Compared to Alternatives Plan Your Project with General Steel Infographics Brochure Downloads Video Resources Steel Building Case Studies Metal Building Expert Insights # 2025-2026 STEEL PRICE FORECAST ## Buy your building at the right time General Steel Corporation Logo ## Summary (TL;DR) [...] General Steel Corporation Logo ## Summary (TL;DR) U.S. steel prices have stabilized in the low–mid $800s/short ton this summer. The BLS Steel Mill Products PPI is 308.1 (Jul ’25) after a spring pop. On June 4, 2025, Section 232 steel tariffs increased from 25% to 50% effective June 4, 2025 (UK remains at 25%). Freight is a mild tailwind versus 2024 as diesel eases. Net: expect a range‑bound market into early 2026, but delivered building costs still vary by ZIP‑code loads (\n\n---\n\nSource: Construction costs in the UK - statistics & facts | Statista\nURL: https://www.statista.com/topics/10049/construction-costs-in-the-uk\nConsumer Trends 2026 Industry Overview Data centers E-commerce worldwide TikTok Global economy Cosmetics industry worldwide Electric vehicles: A global overview Battery recycling worldwide Travel and tourism trends 2026 Video gaming worldwide Medical technology industry Market forecast and expert KPIs for 1000+ markets in 190+ countries & territories Insights on consumer attitudes and behavior worldwide Detailed information for 39,000+ online stores and marketplaces Flexible integration for any environment AI researchers delivering human-verified insights Trusted data, wherever you work Directly accessible data for 170 industries from 150+ countries and over 1 million facts: [...] Industrial land value in different locations in the United Kingdom (UK) in 4th quarter 2024 (in 1,000 GBP per acre) Detailed statistics Industrial land value in the UK 2024, by market ## Editor’s Picks Editor’s Picks Current statistics on this topic Building Construction Average cost per square meter of constructing a building in European cities 2025 Building Construction Annual growth of development land values in London 2021-2025, by end use and area Key Economic Indicators Inflation rate in the UK 2015-2026 ## Recommended statistics ### Development of construction costs ### Development of construction costs Year-over-year construction output price change in the United Kingdom (UK) from January 2015 to June 2025 Annual growth construction cost in the UK 2015-2025 [...] Price of hard and soft timber worldwide 2005-2024 Fabricated structural steel price index in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2017 to 2025 Fabricated structural steel price index in the UK 2017-2025 Concrete products and cement price index in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2021 to 2025, by type Concrete products and cement price ind"
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