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Article Construction News UK

Construction activity expected to fall 2.5% in 2026 amid Iran war impact

Construction News UK May 5, 2026 · 6:00 am Read Original
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Construction activity expected to fall 2.5% in 2026 amid Iran war impact

The Iran war has led to a sharp revision in expectations for how the sector will perform this year, with overall output now forecast to fall by 2.5 per cent. In its spring forecast, the Construction Products Association (CPA) said the second half of the…
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Source Construction News UK
Published May 5, 2026 · 6:00 am
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Original URL Open source
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