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Figures released today by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) showing that construction output grew by 5.8% in March is a clear demonstration that the construction industry is helping to fuel the economic recovery.

The Queen’s Speech outlined the building blocks for recovery in the construction sector, but these measures must be targeted at small companies if the Government is to succeed in its aims.

Government measures to unlock the full potential of local builders would maximise the construction sector’s economic recovery and support the country’s transition to net zero.

Builders in Northern Ireland are reporting strong growth in workloads and enquiries, following a difficult year for business.

Workloads for Scottish builders continued to shrink in Q1 2021, following the lockdown restrictions on non-essential building works inside people's homes.

The first three months of 2021 saw enquiries with local building firms increase at their fastest rate in a decade.

Builders in Wales are reporting soaring workloads and enquiries, which is positive news after a difficult year for business.

Local builders will be at the heart of building the next generation of self-builders' dream homes, but they need access to more suitable land to make this policy a success.

This year's BATJIC negotiations have resulted in a 1.5% pay rise for construction workers.

The Prime Minister has announced that the UK Government will set a legal target of cutting carbon emissions by 78% by 2035.

Builders in Wales call for the next Welsh Government to reform the planning system and help re-build a more prosperous economy.

Scottish Builders call for next Government to prioritise investment in vocational education to unlock new jobs in construction.

The next Mayor of London must help builders to train the next generation of tradespeople and to green our homes.

Signs of recovery within construction sector are welcome, but should be sustained with a commitment to a long-term National Retrofit Strategy.

Increased construction output in March is welcome but needs to be sustained with a long-term National Retrofit Strategy to green our homes if the Government is to hit its climate change targets.