Sector

Construction

The construction industry contributed £128.9 billion to the economy in 2022, which equates to 8.5% of the UK total. The industry employs over 2.69 million people. The industry is extremely large and covers an array of activities including builders, property developers, designers, architects, structural engineers, carpenters, materials producers, technicians, specifiers, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and consultants.

Federation of Master Builders

The FMB is the largest trade association in the UK construction industry, representing the interests of small to medium-sized building companies. The FMB has a proud history of supporting small and medium-sized building companies since we were established in 1941.

FMB Website

Construction Industry Council

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations in the construction industry.

CIC Website

Construction Industry Research & Information Association

CIRIA is the Construction Industry Research and Information Association, a neutral, independent and not-for-profit body. Their vision is to be a leading enabler and preferred partner for performance improvement, driving collaboration across built environment and construction sectors for the identification, development and transfer of knowledge.

CIRIA Website

Confederation of Construction Specialists

The Confederation of Construction Specialists supports the financial and contractual objectives of construction specialists within the UK Construction sector. By providing training, professional advice and contractual guidance, the CCS enables specialist companies to optimise the ways in which they operate contractual arrangements when dealing with main contractors or clients.

CCS Website