BCO NextGen London & SE: Q4 Market Update Webinar

The BCO NextGen London & SE committee is holding a property industry Q4 Market Update Webinar, hosted by Core Five. The webinar will offer a preview of what’s in store for the construction industry in 2026.

This session will explore the major drivers of construction costs, including materials and labour. It will examine the balance between demand (the appetite for building) and supply (the materials, people, and firms needed to deliver projects) to assess the impact on tender price inflation.

We’ll consider the macro indicators – GDP growth, inflation, the interest-rate cutting cycle, bond yields, and geopolitical wild cards. Along the way, we’ll tackle some big questions: Is the UK uniquely exposed to today’s macroeconomic challenges? And is 2026 shaping up to be a good year to buy?

This is a CPD accredited webinar and you will receive a certificate after the webinar takes place.

Learning outcomes – by attending this session participants will:

• Gain an understanding of the key drivers of construction cost inflation, including materials pricing, labour availability, and supply-chain capacity.
• Analyse the relationship between construction demand and supply, and how this balance influences tender price inflation in the UK market.
• Interpret relevant macroeconomic indicators, such as GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, bond yields, and geopolitical risks and assess their impact on the property and construction sectors.
• Evaluate whether the UK construction market faces unique macroeconomic challenges compared with other global markets.
• Develop informed insights into the outlook for 2026, supporting strategic decision-making on investment, development timing, and procurement.

Confirmed speakers include:
Jonathan Boys, Research Lead, Core Five
Chair: Tom Buckley, Partner, Core Five

Please note that this event is only available to BCO members. If you are not a BCO member do not sign up for this event.