ONS Construction Output Report Summary - August 2025
The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Construction Output Report explores the short-term measures of output by the construction industry in June 2025. This article provides a summary of the key findings identified regarding the performance trends and sectoral challenges shaping the construction industry.
Monthly Performance Analysis
In June 2o25, UK monthly construction output showed a 0.3% increase, following a fall of 0.5% in May 2025 and an increase of 0.9% in April 2025.
The increase in monthly output in June 2025 can be attributed to one key area, as ‘repair and maintenance’ grew by 1.2%. However, ‘new work’ decreased by 0.4%.
A closer look at the sectoral level reveals that five of the nine construction sectors grew during this period. The sectors contributing most to this increase were ‘non-housing repair and maintenance’ (0.8%) and ‘private housing repair and maintenance’ (3.7%).
Three-month Trends
In Quarter 2 (April to June) 2025, total construction output is estimated to have grown by 1.2%, compared to Quarter 1 (January to March) 2025. In the quarter, ‘new work’ grew by 1.1% and ‘repair and maintenance’ rose by 1.4%.
Total construction new orders decreased by 8.3%, equating to £976 million, in Quarter 2 2025 compared to Quarter 1 2025. This can be attributed to two main areas, being ‘infrastructure new work’ and ‘private commercial new work’.
Despite a dip in May, the construction sector rebounded in June 2025, with output rising by 0.3%, driven by a 1.2% increase in repair and maintenance, while new work fell by 0.4%. Over the quarter (April–June 2025), output grew by 1.2%, with both new work (+1.1%) and repair and maintenance (+1.4%) contributing. However, new orders declined sharply by 8.3% (£976 million), led by falls in infrastructure and private commercial projects.
While sectoral challenges remain, particularly in new orders, growth across five of the nine construction sectors and solid quarterly gains suggest a cautiously optimistic outlook, highlighting resilience within the industry despite ongoing pressures.
Source: Construction output in Great Britain – Office for National Statistics
