CPA Weekly Notes – 27th February 2026

Issue No. 1190, 27th February 2026 FOR MEMBERS ONLY

Association Activities

CPA Spring Lunch – Single Seats Also Now Available
Join us for the CPA Spring Lunch on April 23, 2026, at Hilton Park Lane, London. This event is one of the most significant networking opportunities in the construction industry, attracting influential professionals from all areas of the construction industry. Whether you are a manufacturer, supplier, client, or contractor the CPA Spring Lunch provides a chance to connect and build valuable relationships. Reserve your table or seat now and ensure your place. 

Sponsorship Opportunities at CPA Spring Lunch 2026
Take advantage of our sponsorship opportunities at the CPA Spring Lunch 2026. By partnering with us, your brand will gain maximum exposure before, during, and after the event. This is an excellent way to showcase your commitment to the construction industry and reach a wider audience. By becoming a sponsor, you will not only support this prestigious event but also position your brand for future success. Let’s make the CPA Spring Lunch 2026 an event to remember! For more details on how to become a sponsor, please reach out to Fabi. For details about sponsorship see here.

Economics Update

CPA Weekly UK Economic and Construction Update
The latest weekly update can be found here it includes:

• The latest weekly update can be found here it includes:
• HMRC UK Residential Property Transactions (January 2026)
• RIBA Future Trends Survey (January 2026)
• Barbour ABI High-rise and Mid-rise Residential Projects Starts (2025 Q4)

The State of Trade Survey 2025 Q4 was published on Monday 9th February and can be found here.
The CPA’s Winter Forecasts were published on Monday 26 January and can be found here. be found here.

Government Update

Product Safety White Paper Published and Consultation Begins
The Government has published its White Paper consultation on Construction Product Reform. This has been eagerly anticipated following on from the Green Paper on Product Reform and more recently the Single Regulator Prospectus. The CPA will be engaging in detailed discussion with our members as it will define how the product sector will effectively be governed for the foreseeable future. The consultation can be found here.
As with the Green Paper last year the CPA is in discussion with officials at MHCLG on engagement events that our membership will take part in. We will advise when that has been finalised.

Wienerberger Publishes Cost of Compliance Paper
The Cost of Compliance whitepaper explores the far-reaching impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) on architectural practice across the UK. Drawing on independent research with 80 architects, it reveals that professionals are now spending an average of four hours per week verifying product claims—equating to around £16,700 per employee each year in additional costs. Since the BSA’s introduction, 95% of architects report increased compliance-related administration, while 81% feel more concerned about professional indemnity risk. With training budgets rising by 14% and widespread frustration around incomplete or inconsistent data, the findings paint a picture of a profession under mounting pressure—balancing creativity, client expectations and stricter regulatory accountability. Central to the discussion is the need for clearer, independently verified product information to rebuild trust and reduce duplication of effort.
The paper highlights the role of the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) in setting higher standards for transparency and accountability, alongside practical solutions such as BIM integration.  The paper can be read in full here.

PAS 2000
It has been announced that PAS 2000:2026, Construction products – Bringing safe products to market – Code of practice, has now been published. Its free to download and can be found here.

Industry News

The Built Environment Competence Hub is Now live
The Built Environment Competence Hub, managed by BSI and developed in collaboration with the Industry Competence Steering Group (ICSG) and the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is designed to bring industry together in a central space to strengthen competence across the UK built environment. Read the CPA blog here.

CPA in the News

Ravago XPS Insulation becomes first full range CCPI certified
The CCPI is a voluntary framework developed by the Construction Products Association and administered by Construction Product Information Ltd. It sets clear standards for the accuracy, clarity, and accessibility of construction product information. The assessment provides architects, engineers, contractors, and merchants with confidence that data is accurate, up-to-date, and unambiguous.
Total Contractor | 20/02/2026 | online

The Hidden Cost of Inconsistent Product Data in a Post-BSA Era
The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI), initiated by the Construction Products Association (CPA), was developed to raise standards in construction product information and address misleading or ambiguous claims. Through third-party assessment, CCPI aims to create a clearer benchmark for accuracy and transparency – supporting architects in their specification decisions and reducing the need for repeat validation
ADF | 20/02/2026 | online

CPA  Welcomes Government’s Warm Homes Plan, But Warns Against Delivery Risks
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has welcomed the government’s Warm Homes Plan and its renewed focus on incentivising the uptake of renewable energy products such as heat pumps and solar, but does not welcome its move away from a ‘fabric first’ approach and proper insulation. CPA argues that the government has decided to generate more energy rather conserve it. 
Tilezine | 12/02/2026 | online

Demand remains top concern for construction product manufacturer
Demand remains the single biggest concern for construction product manufacturers and the primary constraint on future sales. The Construction Products Association’s (CPA’s) latest State of Trade Survey for Q4 2025 showed that 71 per cent of heavy side firms and 60 per cent of those on the light side expected demand to be the primary pressure on sales over the next 12 months.
Construction News | 10/02/2026 | online
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