Construction
Construction touches the lives of everyone in society – from the homes we live in, the roads and railways we travel on and the buildings we work in. The UK’s construction sector is also a key enabler of growth right across the economy. The sector employs about 10% of the UK workforce and contributes almost £90 billion to the UK economy each year
News and press releases
CBI responses to key announcements and latest news on construction activitiy
Getting Britain building
The CBI believes housing and infrastructure projects are key to boosting the UK economy
In focus
Positioning the construction sector as central to creating jobs and prosperity
Construction Council
The CBI's agenda-shaping construction body
Videos
Latest videos featuring experts from the construction and building sectors
Meet the team
The group of experts who represent our members in the construction industry
Latest News
New research reveals disconnect between infrastructure needs and public concern
The public need to be convinced that tough choices on upgrading national infrastructure are necessary, according to a new poll of more than 1000 members of the public by Ipsos MORI for the CBI
Victor Zhang interview
Huawei is an influential inward investor into the UK and a major player in the telecoms market, so why have so few heard about the company
Construction is a catalyst for competitiveness
The CBI’s new Brickonomics factsheet argues that improving Wales' infrastructure could boost employment growth and strengthen the economy for the long-term