construction – Housing View

Rise in number of women in construction apprenticeships

New data shows that the number of women pursuing construction apprenticeships has increased since 2018.

Nationwide and Zoopla publish house price index reports, showing a steady market but cloudy outlook.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £2.3bn regeneration and housing fund.

The housing sector gives a lukewarm reaction to Reeves’ Spring Statement.

Data from TerraQuest reveals a strong year for planning applications.

Private sector housebuilding contributes to an overall decline in construction output in Q4 2025.

The CPA downgrades its UK construction forecast for 2026.

ONS figures reveal a fall in construction output in October.

NHBC figures show a rise in private sector registrations in the third quarter of the year.

The Construction Products Association writes to Rachel Reeves to urge swift action to boost the housebuilding sector.