Construction

Confidence and rising costs remain challenging, says first-ever TDUK Market Briefing
by Jennie Ward|03 July 26|Build, Statistics, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has published its first-ever Market Briefing, bringing together economic analysis, market data and insight from businesses across the supply chain to provide a detailed picture of the issues shaping the timber industry during the first half of 2026. Drawing on contributions from timber merchants, sawmills, manufacturers and...
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TDUK Market Briefing – Q2 2026
by Jennie Ward|03 July 26|Build, Policy, Statistics, Supply
The TDUK Market Briefing is a comprehensive new resource from TDUK to help stakeholders from across the timber sector better understand the timber market and current economic conditions.
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NHBC launches first Multi-Skill Construction Training Hub
by Jennie Ward|24 March 26|Build, Supply
The National House Building Council (NHBC) has launched the first of 12 Multi-Skill Construction Training Hubs as part of a £100 million programme to train 3,000 site-ready apprentices a year. The initiative has been introduced to tackle the 239,000 worker shortfall and the wider construction skills shortage. The first apprenticeship...
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Steady progress for timber frame amid structural challenges


by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Supply
The final session of the 2025 Timber Development UK Global Market Conference turned its attention to timber frame housing, with Andrew Orriss, Chief Executive of the Structural Timber Association (STA), presenting an update on capacity, demand, and the outlook for 2026. His analysis, followed by a discussion with Professor Noble...
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Construction output shows slight summer growth despite ongoing challenges
by Jennie Ward|23 October 25|Build, Statistics, Supply
Total construction output grew by 0.3% in the three months to August 2025, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), reflecting a modest improvement despite continued volatility across the wider construction industry. Over the same period, UK GDP also increased slightly, suggesting that while growth...
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UK timber imports dip slightly, with engineered wood showing strong growth
by Jennie Ward|07 September 25|Statistics, Supply
Timber and panel product imports saw a slight decrease in volumes during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) statistics show. Total imports reached 4.76 million m³ in the first six months of 2025, down 2.9% from 4.90 million...
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Construction statistics show output falling in May
by Jennie Ward|11 July 25|Build, Statistics, Supply
The UK’s construction sector faltered in May 2025, with output falling by 0.6%, marking the first decline after three months of consecutive growth, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The downturn was driven by a 2.1% fall in repair and maintenance work, overshadowing a...
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TDUK Trade Note: Temporary Duty Suspensions – an update
by Jennie Ward|01 July 25|Build, Supply
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CMA releases report on house building
UK construction output rises in April despite wider economic challenges
by Jennie Ward|12 June 25|Build, Supply
Construction output in Great Britain rose for the third consecutive month in April 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Monthly output increased by 0.9% in volume terms, driven by growth in new build work and a modest uplift in repair and maintenance....
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TDUK Trade Note: USA Reciprocal Tariffs
by Jennie Ward|07 April 25|Build, Supply
The announcement from the USA to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners is no great surprise, but what will it mean for the UK wood sector and what retaliation could we see from the UK Government and the EU commission?
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