News

03 Aug 2026

Housing downturn deepens as concrete and mortar slump – MPA

The demand for key construction materials needed to build Britain's new homes weakened further during the first half of 2026, according to the latest sales data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA). Based on actual volumes from MPA members, the figures provide compelling evidence that the housing downturn has deepened.

27 Jul 2026

Paul Adeleke appointed as CEO of Mineral Products Association

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Paul Adeleke as its new Chief Executive Officer. He joins MPA from his role as Executive Director for Strategy, Policy & Communications at the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA).

21 Jul 2026

UK includes concrete carbonation in national climate inventory for first time

The UK has become the first country to include a country-specific scientific estimate of the CO2 absorbed by concrete buildings and infrastructure in its National Inventory Document submitted to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

20 Jul 2026

Foundation industry sets out priorities for the Scottish Government

Scotland’s producers of essential minerals have called on the Scottish Government to unlock growth, streamline planning and support the construction supply chain in a new report published today.

13 Jul 2026

MPA Launches ‘Sharing Good Practice’ Guide 2026

Following on from the MPA Health & Safety Awards, the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published the digital version of the ‘Sharing Good Practice’ Guide 2026.

13 Jul 2026

UK concrete sector launches first circular economy action plan for a major structural material

MPA UK Concrete has launched its Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), a strategic, sector-wide circular economy approach and the first for a major structural construction material.

08 Jul 2026

Behavioural Safety Highlighted and Outstanding Performance Celebrated at MPA’s Industry Safety Awards

Behavioural safety, together with the latest innovations and good practices helping to keep workers in the UK mineral products industry safe and well, have been showcased at MPA’s Health & Safety Conference & Awards 2026.

02 Jul 2026

Build with British cement to unlock growth, urges MPA

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on government to favour British-made materials on major public construction projects at a parliamentary reception on 30 June.

10 Jun 2026

Newly Revised Drivers Handbook

A newly updated version of the comprehensive Drivers Handbook is now available, bringing together good practice guidance in one place as part of MPA’s commitment to Vision Zero.

04 Jun 2026

MPA selects Andy Spencer as Independent Chair of UK Concrete

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has engaged Andy Spencer as Independent Chair of UK Concrete, bringing extensive industry, sustainability and public affairs experience to this part time assignment at a significant moment for the sector.