Supporting Business Growth
Yorkshire’s Construction & Property Economy
Construction and property development are central to Yorkshire’s economic growth, with the sector accounting for around 27 per cent of total construction output, notably higher than the national average. Activity spans large-scale regeneration, new housing and commercial office building, all of which are helping to reshape the region’s towns and cities and attract further investment. The demand for new homes remains strong, while new office and mixed-use developments are supporting business growth and modern working practices across urban centres.
Alongside major projects, Yorkshire’s construction economy is powered by local trades and SMEs delivering essential services in repair, maintenance and refurbishment. Infrastructure, non-housing repair and small-scale development account for a significant share of regional output, sustaining thousands of jobs and supporting resilient supply chains. Together, these strengths make construction and property development a cornerstone of Yorkshire’s growth, underpinning both economic expansion and community renewal.
Why Growth Yorkshire Matters
Growth Yorkshire supports construction and property development businesses by helping them access funding, training and business services that strengthen capacity and resilience. We work with firms involved in home building, office development and regeneration to connect them with finance, marketing expertise and workforce development programmes.
We also back local trades and SMEs that play a vital role in repair, maintenance and smaller-scale projects. By linking them into regional networks and supply chains, we help ensure that businesses of all sizes benefit from Yorkshire’s growing demand for housing, commercial space and community regeneration.
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