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The market isn’t dead. It’s just less forgiving.

The market isn’t dead. It’s just less forgiving.

by John F Kettley | Apr 14, 2026 | Construction Business UK

Every few months someone says the same thing: The construction sector is dying. It usually comes from frustration, not analysis. There’s no getting away from it, the market is difficult at the moment. Output has been uneven to say the least. Confidence still moves...

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