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Brexit One Year On: What’s the effect on UK construction?

Since the UK left the EU’s single market and customs union, UK contractors have faced many hurdles. Our paper offers insight into how Brexit and COVID-19 affected the bankability of projects.

By Guy Fitzgibbon ,

Head of Global Contractor Group, UK Construction

14/03/2022 · 2 minute read

It’s been a year since the UK left the EU’s single market and customs union. Despite the avoidance of a much-feared hard Brexit, difficulties were predicted for UK contractors, especially as the country was in the grip of the global COVID-19 outbreak.

What have been the hurdles for UK construction companies? And how has Brexit, combined with COVID-19, affected the bankability of projects?

Find out in our new paper, Brexit One Year on: What’s the Effect on UK Construction?

You'll discover:

Its impact on the existing construction skills shortage
Its effect on materials prices and availability
How project delays and subcontractor defaults were affected by Brexit and COVID-19
How overseas companies working in the UK have been affected

Read the paper to find out more key facts for contractors working in the UK. And please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.

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Brexit One Year On: What’s the effect on UK construction?

Brexit one year on: What has been the effect on UK construction?

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