The relaunch of the Get Britain Building campaign, developed by the Building Alliance and the Federation of Master Builders, sets out four clear pillars to drive rapid economic growth.
The programme focuses on creating skilled employment, strengthening the construction supply chain and increasing the participation of small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs), whose contribution is essential to the health and resilience of the sector.
At the centre of the campaign is a call for Government to take decisive action to restore consumer confidence and close the affordability gap. Unlocking pent‑up demand and re‑energising the new homes market is critical to stimulating activity across construction and its extensive supply chain.
Mike Leonard, BEM, CEO of the Building Alliance, said: “This is a pivotal moment for the UK economy, the construction industry and the supply chain. Building material manufacturers are suffering from very low demand, high energy costs and increased employment costs. Failure to act now will see more factories closing, the loss of skilled workers and an increased dependency on imports. As the Government seeks to stimulate growth and security through reindustrialisation, it is vital to secure the future of our building products production.
“The Prime Minister’s announcement of the ‘Your First Home Scheme’ is very welcome, but other measures are also needed and urgent action is required. Any delay will cause potential purchasers to pause, resulting in further damage to an industry that stands ready to lead the UK’s economic recovery.”
The Prime Minister has set out an agenda focused on reindustrialisation, tackling youth unemployment and growing the economy. The UK’s strong building materials manufacturing base, combined with the wide range of onsite construction roles that are far less susceptible to replacement by AI, demonstrates why Get Britain Building is a practical, immediate and high‑impact solution.
The case is clear: if Britain wants growth, resilience and skilled employment, the time has come to Get Britain Building.
