Construction Output Falls but Wider Picture Remains Positive, Says ONS Data

Latest construction output figures - Painting and Decorating Association

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes monthly estimates of the amount of construction output chargeable to customers for building and civil engineering work in Great Britain, split by sector and type of work. Construction output fell in May Construction output in May saw a decrease of 0.6% on April activity(1). Growth in new work […] The post Latest construction output figures appeared first on Painting and Decorating Association.

Construction output falls but wider picture remains positive, says ONS data

Construction output in May saw a decrease of 0.6% on April activity, but growth in new work was marginal, rising by 0.6% on the month, while R&M fell by 2.1%. The Office for National Statistics’ monthly estimates show that the biggest monthly changes were in infrastructure new work, up by 3.0%, and public new housing, down by 2.4%. On an annual basis, total construction output grew by 1.2% with new work up by 3.6% and R&M down by 1.7%. Dr David …

July Construction Update from the Department for Business & Trade - MRA Research

The Office for National Statistics published estimates of Construction Output for May 2025 this morning. Main points: • Monthly construction output is estimated to have fallen by 0.6% in May 2025; this follows three consecutive periods of growth, including an increase of 0.8% in April 2025. • The decrease in monthly output in May 2025 came solely from a decrease in repair and maintenance (2.1% fall), as new work increased by 0.6%. • At the secto…

July Construction Update from the Department for Business & Trade - Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI)

The Office for National Statistics published estimates of Construction Output for May 2025 this morning. Main points: • Monthly construction output is estimated to have fallen by 0.6% in May 2025; this follows three consecutive periods of growth, including an increase of 0.8% in April 2025. • The decrease in monthly output in May 2025 came solely from a decrease in repair and maintenance (2.1% fall), as new work increased by 0.6%. • At the secto…