CIOB and CPA Leaders Form Construction Growth Coalition for SMEs

CIOB chief executive Victoria Hills will co-chair the newly established Construction Growth Coalition alongside Construction Plant-hire Association chief executive Steve Mulholland. The coalition is backed by nine founding members from industry institutions, trades, and media, aiming to represent construction businesses across the sector, with a specific focus on SMEs and micro firms that make up 99% of construction enterprises.

Key takeaways

• Victoria Hills of CIOB and Steve Mulholland of CPA will jointly lead the newly formed Construction Growth Coalition.
• The initiative is supported by nine founding members representing sector institutions, trade groups, and media.
• The coalition focuses on representing small, medium, and micro enterprises, which comprise 99% of construction firms, during government policy discussions such as workforce training.