State of the construction industry 2025 report

This collection of news and insights provides a glimpse into the future of infrastructure, helping businesses anticipate changes and plan accordingly.

Gain valuable insights into:
- Why projects like HS2 and the Lower Thames Crossing are setting new benchmarks for sustainability: see how carbon, biodiversity, and social value targets are becoming embedded into procurement and delivery – and how PAS 2080 is shaping the future of infrastructure.
- How similarities between PAS 2080 and ISO 14001 help avoid a compliance overload: learn how PAS 2080 has been designed with accessibility in mind to build on previous frameworks.
- The evolving visa rules on migrant labour: understand how reliance on migrant labour is evolving and how UK construction firms face renewed recruitment pressure after policy changes.
- How £600 million in government funding could reshape construction training by 2029: get the facts on upcoming investments in apprenticeships and training, and why experts say the education pipeline and industry-led teaching roles will be key to long-term success.
- What the rise of 3D-printed homes says about the future of affordable housing: explore how companies like ICON and 14Trees are using robotics and 3D printing to tackle labour shortages, reduce costs, and rethink what’s possible in affordable housing delivery.
- How robotic bricklayers, drones, and AI are helping bridge the skills gap: from digital twins to robotic bricklayers and autonomous machinery, learn how technology could reshape job roles and improving productivity across major infrastructure projects.
- How political shifts could impact net zero ambitions: examine how recent policy signals – from the government’s clean energy commitments to local election results – could accelerate or disrupt decarbonisation efforts, infrastructure investment, and the future of green construction in the UK.

Trusted insights
We’ve compiled data from the most reliable and current sources, including:
- The Financial Times
- PBC Today
- BBC
- New Civil Engineer
- Construction News
- Inside Housing
- UK Construction Media
- Gov.uk
- Carbon Brief
- Building.co.uk