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UK construction sector sees biggest rise since October 2014
The latest PMI figures show November indicated a sustained recovery in UK construction output, with the rate of expansion accelerating from the previous month.
UK construction growth falls to five-month low
Construction companies in the UK reported a sustained recovery in output volumes during October, as the rate of expansion grinds to a halt.
UK construction activity sharply rises in September
Although employment has continued to fall, the latest PMI data signals a sharp increase in UK construction activity at the end of the third quarter.
UK construction recovery suffers setback as growth eases
UK construction output data for August has signalled a setback for the industry’s recovery, as survey respondents blame a lack of new work.
Construction sector remobilisation intensifies in July
Construction activity accelerated in July at the fastest pace since October 2015, but analysts warn to prepare for a “chilly autumn” as furlough schemes come to an end.
Rise in UK construction output indicates ‘sector’s increasing health’
Construction PMI data for June revealed a sharp turnaround in the performance of the UK construction industry, as the phased restart of work helps lift output volumes.
UK construction downturn eases, but sector faces ‘challenging environment’
UK construction sector downturn eased in May, as construction sites gradually reopen and lockdown measures begin to loosen, according to the latest construction PMI.
UK construction output sinks to all-time low in April
UK construction output fell at the fastest rate ever in April, as suddenness of the drop 'knocks the wind' out of building work in the UK, according to the latest construction PMI.
Growth in UK construction output ‘bulldozed’ in March amid COVID-19
Any hope of growth in UK construction output ‘bulldozed’ in March, as coronavirus leads to stoppages of work on-site and a slump in new orders.
Construction output grows at fastest pace since December 2018
Levels of new work in construction grew at the fastest pace since 2015 in February, while the boom in housebuilding allowed construction output to experience its sharpest rise since December 2018.
Latest construction PMI shows strongest optimism since April 2018
UK construction output experienced a much slower decline in January compared with the end of 2019 as client demand increases, according to the latest construction PMI.
UK construction sector ‘limps through final quarter of 2019’
Construction output experienced another sharp drop in December, as political uncertainty and subdued client demand slashed workloads.
Construction output crashes to slowest decline since July
Construction companies in the UK have recorded yet another drop in business during November, the slowest decline since July 2019.
Construction output continues to decline in October
October data pointed to a sustained decline in UK construction output, with overall volumes of work falling for the sixth consecutive month, according to the recent Construction PMI survey.
UK construction industry suffers further sales decline
The UK construction industry has experienced a further slowdown in sales, turnover and profits pointing to a sustained downward trend, according to the latest UK Construction Sector Report from MHA.
Brexit squeeze continues to take its toll on UK construction sector
Building activity in Q3 2019 fell at the second-fastest rate since April 2009, as the UK construction sector remains stuck in a downturn, according to the latest Construction PMI figures.
New UK construction work suffers sharpest decline since March 2009
IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction's latest PMI figures show August data pointed to a loss of momentum in the UK construction sector, led by the sharpest reduction in new work since March 2009.
Weekly earnings continue to grow in July
Weekly earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector continued to build last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.
Outlook for construction output lowest since November 2012
UK construction output declined for the third month running in July, reflecting lower volumes of work across all three broad categories of activity.
Weekly earnings for freelance workers bounce back
Weekly earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector bounced back last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.
Construction industry output drops to lowest rate since April 2009
June data reveals construction output has experienced its steepest drop since April 2009, as business activity and incoming new work falls dramatically.
PMI reveals sharpest decline in construction output since March 2018
UK construction companies indicated a renewed decline in total business activity during May 2019, while lower volumes of commercial work and civil engineering activity more than offset a modest increase in housebuilding
Housebuilding props up UK construction sector in April
UK construction output marginally expanded in April driven by the quickest rise in housebuilding so far in 2019, according to the latest construction PMI.
UK construction activity falls again as Brexit uncertainty deepens
The recent soft patch for UK construction output continued during March, as Brexit uncertainty causes concern among clients.
UK construction activity drops to 11-month low
UK construction activity fell during February, ending a ten-month period of sustained expansion, as a drop in commercial building and civil engineering activity was heavily to blame.
Construction growth indicates lacklustre end to 2018
Construction growth eased to a three-month low and new orders expanded at a relatively subdued pace, according to the latest UK construction PMI