BCIS Newsletter - November 2024

28 November 2024

The Autumn Budget contained some positive announcements for the sector, but much that is key to construction, including the government’s 10-year industrial strategy, will not be revealed until the spring Spending Review. In the meantime, firms must plan for the effects of the headline announcement, an increase to employer national insurance contributions, ahead of the new financial year. 

Our team of experts has been picking through the content of the budget to see what it could mean for construction, including infrastructure and major projects, housing targets, the investment climate, and carbon. You can stay up to date with the latest news and insights by visiting bcis.co.uk and following us on LinkedIn.

Latest news

Budget reaction: what is the impact on construction?
BCIS chief economist Dr David Crosthwaite considers the likely impact of the Autumn Budget on construction…
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Latest construction output figures

According to the  latest ONS data, construction output increased slightly in September due to an increase in repair and maintenance work…  

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Quarterly construction new orders figures
New orders dropped 22% in the third quarter, with £9.7 billion worth of work…
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Construction activity from firms survey
Construction activity slowed in October, according to the latest update to the S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index…
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Latest building materials and components statistics
Annual movement in building materials prices shows 17th consecutive decrease in September…
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Bank of England’s latest decision on base rate
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to reduce Bank Rate at its November meeting….
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2025 RICS community infrastructure levy Index published
The updated RICS Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Index for 2025 shows a 2.6% rise compared with the previous year…
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Webinar on demand
  BCIS webinar – Construction: what does the Autumn Budget mean for the industry? Our chief economist and chief data officer discuss the Autumn Budget implications and share their thoughts on what strategies the government could employ to give our industry the support it requires to thrive.   Register here