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May 15, 2026 in Top News: New Appointment Strengthens Focus on Mental Health in Construction
May 15, 2026 in Highlights: Work starts on 45 affordable homes for Cambridgeshire village
May 14, 2026 in Highlights: Seasonal buying patterns in construction: responding effectively as activity increases
May 14, 2026 in Product News: Breakthrough Masonry Support Tool, GripLock™, Hits the Market Through Grayson and Vision Collaboration
May 14, 2026 in Events & Awards News: King’s Award for Shropshire construction firm who transforms lives by building opportunity

Work starts on 45 affordable homes for Cambridgeshire village

Forty-five new affordable homes are on the way for families in a [...]
Seasonal buying patterns in construction: responding effectively as activity increases

Seasonal shifts have long played a role in the construction industry, [...]
Creating a Home That Feels Warm Without Overusing Energy

Many households desire the same living space. They want an [...]
Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Achievement Awards (the EMMAs) Return Bigger Than Ever in 2026

Reflecting the Continued Growth of Environmental Monitoring Across Air, [...]
Wind power from RWE accelerates Breedon’s journey towards net zero

RWE, the UK’s largest power generator and a leading renewable energy [...]
Why Mid Sussex Is One of the South East’s Busiest Residential Development Zones

Mid Sussex has quietly become one of the most active residential [...]
Construction industry faces ‘productivity paralysis’ as Middle East conflict drives uncertainty

Construction companies risk becoming stuck in a productivity [...]
New planning reforms and Warm Homes Bill to take centre stage at UK Construction Week London

The construction industry is facing one of the most significant waves of [...]

In The Spotlight

Seasonal buying patterns in construction: responding effectively as activity increases

Seasonal shifts have long played a role in the construction industry, influencing when projects begin, how materials are ordered and how supply chains operate. Weather conditions, project timelines and wider economic factors all contribute to fluctuations in demand throughout the year, making it essential for suppliers, merchants and manufacturers to plan carefully and respond effectively. As the industry moves towards summer, activity typically begins to increase across many areas of construction. Longer daylight hours and more favourable weather conditions allow projects to progress more [...]