Sector Intelligence
Curated signals on the market forces shaping senior construction and development.
An editorially curated archive — not a news feed. Each briefing is short, commercially grounded, and accompanied by an Operance perspective on what it means for the directors, advisors, investors, contractors and developers reading it.
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- Leadership IntelligenceMarch 2026Industry briefing
Construction skills shortage continues to constrain growth
Industry reports continued to highlight persistent shortages of skilled workers and experienced construction professionals. An ageing workforce and insufficient new entrants remain major concerns.
CapabilityWorkforceLeadershipRead briefing → - Market IntelligenceFebruary 2026Labour market briefing
UK job vacancies fall to lowest level since the pandemic
UK vacancies fell below 700,000 for the first time since 2021. Competition for roles increased, labour costs rose and employers became more selective with hiring.
Labour marketHiringInterimRead briefing → - Market IntelligenceJanuary 2026Industry briefing
Construction hit by worst downturn since the financial crisis
The UK construction sector entered 2026 under significant pressure, with activity declining for a twelfth consecutive month. Housebuilding was particularly weak, driven by delayed investment decisions, borrowing costs and weak confidence. Despite the slowdown, many firms remained cautiously optimistic that lower interest rates and infrastructure spending would support recovery later in the year.
MarketHousebuildingOutlookRead briefing →
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