Out now is the Q3 2025 edition of Construction Market Intelligence, RLB’s digital publication incorporating our quarterly tender price forecast.
In our latest report we provide the market data, insights and analysis that will enable you to fully understand what is happening in construction around the UK.
Construction industry news and activity report
In the Executive Summary, we present and discuss national statistical data to give an overview of construction activity within the context of the whole economy. We cover:
• Macro-economic conditions
• Construction pipeline prospects
• Input costs
• Tender prices
This quarter we report that the general picture for the construction industry is one of investor uncertainty in the private sector, contrasted by anticipation in the public sector of upcoming new investment.
Tender price forecast and construction cost management
Looking for accurate, up-to-date data on tender price inflation?
The RLB Tender Price Index – which combines our regional forecasts to create an average, weighted by regional workload – creates a national figure on the state and direction of the tender market.
As of Q3 2025, RLB’s forecast tender price uplift for 2025 is 3.03%. Use our Construction Cost Calculator to estimate the costs of your next project using our industry-leading tools.
Fresh insights and perspectives at local level
Need an update on market conditions and pipeline in your region?
Read the Regional Insights section of this quarter’s report. Our in-depth analysis of construction activity and tender price movements at a local level reflects the reality of market conditions across the UK.
Expert market commentary and analysis by sector
Want to know what’s happening in your sector?
Go to the report’s Sector Snapshot section.
Our on-the-ground experts provide commentary on key sectors of the construction industry from a national perspective, covering current and upcoming market activity, workload pipeline, key trends and general outlook.
Essential reading for construction professionals
Construction Market Intelligence is essential reading for anyone involved in cost management and procurement – investors, developers, and project teams and their supply chains.
You can access our full intelligence report online. Read our other insightful reports and surveys to keep up to date with market trends and activity in construction.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Roger Hogg
UK Research and Development Manager
