Construction industry letter: Calls on Government to boost infrastructure Spending on construction generates growth. The construction industry has one of the highest multipliers of any industry - every £1 invested in construction generates £2.84 in economic activity. The industry is not heavily dependent on imports so 92p of every £1 invested in construction stays in the UK, creating British jobs. We employ 1 in 12 people in the UK. Moreover, the assets we build - new roads and railways, new factories and houses, hospitals and schools - are vital to keep the UK economy competitive. The UK constriction industry is world class and delivers fantastic products. For example, the Olympic venues were built on time, under budget and gave valuable skills to many people, the Shard is an impressive new feature of the London skyline and Crossrail shows the industry's ability to tackle the largest infrastructure project in Europe. Yet, construction output is falling as the economy shrinks, government spending reduces and public sector projects are delayed. Even within current public sector spending restraint, there is more that could be done to stimulate construction and create growth - by speeding up decision making and find new ways of financing construction projects. The construction industry has a part to play in this and is ready to deliver Richard Howson Chief Executive Carillion Steve Radcliffe Managing Director Clugston Construction Andrew Wyllie Chief Executive Costain Group Kevin Mouatt Chief Executive Officer D&R Group Greg Fitzgerald Chief Executive Galliford Try David Fison Chief Executive Geoffrey Osborne John Hynes Managing Director UK and Channel Islands Harsco Infratsructure Services Adrian Ringrose Chief Executive Interserve Paul Sheffield Chief Executive Officer Kier Group Keith Miller CBE Group Chief Executive The Miller Group Tom Haughey Chief Executive Officer Severfield-Rowen Cullum McAlpine Director Sir Robert McAlpine Paul Drechsler Chairman and Chief Executive Wates Group Rick Willmott Chairman Willmott Dixon Holdings