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Orders for new work plummet as Middle East conflict dents confidence

Construction News UK April 8, 2026 · 11:52 am Read Original
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Orders for new work plummet as Middle East conflict dents confidence

Total new orders for construction firms have fallen at their fastest rate since last November amid client fears over the Middle East conflict. A drop in residential work – continuing an ongoing trend – led to contractors reporting a “sustained downturn” in activity in March,…
The post Orders for new work plummet as Middle East conflict dents confidence appeared first on Construction News.

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Source Construction News UK
Published Apr 8, 2026 · 11:52 am
Article ID ngzwqv3
Original URL Open source
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