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The performance of the UK pipes and fittings market is, and has always been, influenced by the overall trends in the housebuilding market, non-residential construction sectors, as well as the levels of refurbishment and home improvement including niche market drivers such as the self-build and conservatory markets.

Growth in the pipes & fittings market in 2019 showed ......

The ONS has released the latest statistics for UK construction industry output:  the data covers January to March 2020.   The key points are .....

The Cast Consultancy have published a detailed analysis of its thoughts on the likely commercial and practical delivery implications on the construction sector arising from the current COVID-19 crisis.

The report, entitled ‘The Coronavirus Impact: A New Paradigm’, provides .....

Key Findings:

• Around 86% of the survey panel report a drop in activity since March
• Rapid falls in all main areas of construction activit
• New orders slump as clients freeze spending plans

April data indicated by far the fastest decline in UK construction output since the survey began 23 years ago. The vast majority of survey respondents (86%) reported .....

• Total construction starts were 37% down on a year ago, and 19% down against the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis during the three months to April.
• Residential starts fell by 40% against a year ago and by 18% against the preceding three months.
• Non-Residential starts slipped back 21% against the preceding three months and by 34% against a year ago.
• Civil engineering project starts fell by 34% on a year ago, and by 10% on the preceding three months.

Rhys Gadsby, Glenigan’s Economic Analyst, commented .....

Construction within the Education sector isn’t currently reaching the output it has in the past, causing a downward spiral, and, in some circumstances, it isn’t even reaching the detailed planning stage.

AMA Research’s editor for the Education construction market report states ......

It is well noted that the highways and roads within the UK require regular maintenance. AMA Research have discovered some positive news regarding this matter, the percentage of infrastructure output taken by the roads sector has increased steadily in recent years, from less than 18% in 2014 to almost 24% in 2018.

From there, there is even more ......

Market research agency, Eureka, has published a report to promote understanding of the challenges faced by small business owners during thte COVID-19 crisis. Leading sector brands .....