The UK housing sector has entered one of its quietest periods in a decade. After years of fluctuating demand, many parts of the market are now experiencing a sustained slowdown in new activity, with fewer homes being started and less confidence across the development pipeline.
This matters not only to homeowners and buyers, but also to developers, contractors and the wider construction supply chain. Suppliers are increasingly warning that 2026 could become another ‘lost year’ for housebuilding unless demand begins to recover. Keep reading this week’s blog to understand what is driving these concerns and what the implications could be for the sector.
From daily travel to site, to deliveries of materials and the movement of plant and equipment, vehicle use is an unavoidable part of how construction operates. However, it also contributes significantly to carbon emissions and the overall environmental impact of the sector.
At Sheriff Construction, reducing carbon emissions associated with transport is a key priority. We have taken a proactive approach to improving how we manage vehicles, travel and logistics across the business. Read on to find out what we are doing to reduce our transport-related carbon footprint.
By this point in January, plenty of people have realised their New Year’s resolutions haven’t quite gone to plan. In fact, the second Friday of January is often dubbed ‘Quitter’s Day’ – when many people have already admitted defeat on their goals.
But even if you didn’t set a resolution, January still brings a natural pause for reflection – a chance to take stock and think about where you’re heading, including in your career. If that sounds familiar, construction could be worth a closer look. It’s long been seen as a solid, dependable choice, but it’s also evolving fast – with more high-tech roles than many people realise. Read this week’s blog to explore a few of those future-facing careers in construction.
The start of a new year often brings a sense of fresh energy. Many people use January to reflect, reset and set intentions for the months ahead, whether that is in their personal lives, their health or their careers.
At Sheriff Construction, we believe this is also a valuable moment for businesses. While individuals might call it a resolution, for our company it means taking time to set out our strategy, goals and aspirations. It is about being clear on what we want to achieve and how we conduct our business during that process. This January, we are doing exactly that and, while our wider business strategy work is still to come, one area where we have already been able to define some ambitions is social value. Read this week’s blog to find out what we want to build on in 2026.