UK New Industrial Strategy - Construction and BE - Forgotten or Integrated? Insight Piece
CEWales have produced a quick-fire insight on the UK Industrial Strategy and the Construction/Built Environment sector. It pulls out relevant Built Environment (BE) relevant aspects. Broadly it demonstrates how integrated the sector is within this strategy, even if not outrightly stipulated as one of the eight growth driving sectors.
This document presents a quick insight view on built environment sector relevance.
- UK New Industrial Strategy content relevant to BE
- Industrial Strategy Sector Plans relevant to BE
- BE Sector Feedback on industrial strategy – (This section also presents value of BE direct from industry)
The quote below is within the document and further highlights points we/CEWales make, in that, the BE sector needs to be acknowledged as central in the Welsh foundational economy and an enabler of many gov. targets like NZC, Circular Economy, Industrialised construction (MMC) etc…. We are keen to learn or help inform a WG response to the UK Industrial Strategy and feel the Construction/BE policy statement (Strategic intent, core leadership) will help demonstrate this.
“As announced in the industrial strategy, the government’s focus on eight key growth sectors will undoubtedly provide stability and confidence to give investors a ten-year plan to choose Britain, showcasing how the UK can compete to win on a global stage. However, it is concerning that construction, a fundamental pillar of our economy and an essential driver of infrastructure development is missing from this list.
“Construction is the backbone that supports and enables growth across all sectors, from housing to the infrastructure these key industries rely upon. Without recognising the central role of construction, there is a real danger that the government’s strategy will fail to deliver on its full potential. The omission undermines not only the sector’s contribution to GDP but also its capacity to generate jobs, innovation, and the future-proofed infrastructure required for a thriving economy. We cannot afford to overlook the very industry that builds the foundation of Britain’s future”.