The construction products industry is at the heart of the UK economy, providing essential materials for our homes, schools, hospitals, offices, roads and railways.

Every year the industry:

• has an output of more than £40 billion
• exports in excess of 10% of output

Accounts for:

• 4% of the UK's Gross Domestic Product
• employs more than 650,000 people
• in almost 30,000 companies