Construction News from Friday, February 20th, 2026

Carpenters are the most likely to offer a cup of tea, van drivers warned to brush up on the Highway Code and school students get hands on bricklaying experience

​​​​​​​With activity declining across most construction sectors and signs that repair and maintenance work is also slowing, many firms are facing a tough start to 2026

UK police data show that 76,907 tool thefts were reported between January 2021 and December 2025