Financial Pressure Continues Across Construction

Construction companies across the UK are continuing to face financial pressure due to rising costs, slow payments and uncertain workloads.

Many firms say the lack of a reliable work pipeline is making it harder to plan ahead, with smaller businesses being hit the hardest.

The uncertainty is also affecting apprenticeships and training. Employers say they cannot afford to take on long-term costs when future work is unclear.

Industry leaders warn this could worsen the skills shortage as fewer young people enter construction at a time when skilled workers are already in high demand.