Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor calls for construction industry response to the Brexit Bill and the Budget, plus reviews Ecobuild.

Ricky Coombes of GfK, which provides the top line data for the Builders Merchant Building Index, looks at the Q4 2016 performance of builders’ merchants.

Security at Canary Wharf is under scrutiny after two YouTubers climbed the building to film from the top of the pyramid

Buildingtalk Blog reports on the biggest public sector net borrowing surplus in 17 years and 9% growth in value of large construction companies.

GUEST BLOG: David Crick from Contractors Marketing Services offers his advice on delivering a presentation that seals the deal.

Ian Patterson of Paint Inspection discusses what Britain’s exit from The EU could mean for the laws and standards governing Britain’s construction industry.

Highlights from the Surface Design Show plus a review of the new exhibition at The Building Centre exploring how SuperMaterial will change the way we build.

Latest ONS report shows new contracts in the UK construction industry and new construction work output rose strongly, plus some jobs growth news.

Buildingtalk looks at the latest UK strategy to create more affordable homes for England to be unveiled in a new White Paper.

Nationwide reports slower growth in house prices but they will continue to rise in 2017 as house building fails to keep pace with the growing demand for homes.