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UK Market View Q2 2026 is now live 📊 New analysis from Mace Consult highlights a construction market facing a challenging mix of rising material costs, political uncertainty and subdued activity. While output and new orders continue to soften, inflationary pressures are beginning to re-emerge across the supply chain.   Material prices are now rising at their fastest rate in three years, driven by geopolitical disruption and the introduction of new steel tariff and quota rules. At the same time, increased competition for work is creating pressure on tender pricing and raising concerns around insolvency risk across the sector.   Despite these headwinds, long-term infrastructure demand and recent public investment commitments continue to provide opportunities for growth, making informed commercial decision-making more important than ever. In the report, Ceri Evans, Global Director of Cost and Commercial Management, highlights the importance of early engagement, transparent supply chain dialogue and robust commercial controls to help clients navigate an increasingly complex market.   👉 You can explore the full analysis and our latest forecasts here: https://lnkd.in/eFt6ay74   #MaceConsult #MaceUK #MarketView   James Donald