UK house-building supply chain faces critical strain. A new FIS report reveals structural barriers threatening housing delivery, with specialist contractors providing 60 to 78 days of credit while facing post-award price cuts. Two-thirds experience contract reductions despite agreements, and retention practices continue restricting cashflow. The result is severe: 41% of suppliers report frequent cashflow stress, constraining workforce training and investment in modern construction methods. These commercial pressures are directly inhibiting capacity and innovation across the sector. FIS leadership emphasizes this is not merely a call for improvement but an urgent necessity, as the UK falls significantly behind on national housing targets.
