‚ The UK construction industry is facing some of the biggest, if not the biggest, challenges it has ever faced. We need to construct more than 200,000 new homes every year to meet the needs of our rapidly growing population. Our road and rail networks require significant investment, if we are to continue to compete in an increasingly competitive world. We must improve the connectivity of our towns and cities, if we are to continue to reap the benefits of the digital revolution. Our air and seaports must evolve, if we are to remain at the forefront of the global economy. And, all this has to be achieved at a time when we are under pressure to use less energy and conserve natural resources to combat the growing threat of climate change.