ONS Construction Output Report Summary - June 2025
The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Construction Output Report explores the short-term measures of output by the construction industry in April 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 April 2o25, UK construction output showed a 0.9% increase in volume terms, marking a third consecutive period of growth. This follows an increase of 0.5% in March 2025. This increase can be attributed to two key areas, as new work grew by 1.4%, and repair and maintenance increased by 0.3%.
A closer look at the sectoral level reveals that six of the nine construction sectors grew during this period. The sectors contributing most to this increase were private housing repair and maintenance, and infrastructure new work. Private housing repair and maintenance grew by 1.5%, and infrastructure new work increased by 2.0%.
Three-month Trends
In the three months to April 2025, total construction output was estimated to have grown by 0.5%. New work rose by 0.9%, and repair and maintenance grew by 0.1%.
The UK construction industry demonstrated continued resilience in April 2025, with output rising by 0.9%, the third consecutive month of growth. This momentum was largely driven by a 1.4% increase in new work and a modest 0.3% rise in repair and maintenance. Over the three-month period to April 2025, overall output grew by 0.5%, supported by steady gains across six of the nine construction sectors, particularly in private housing repair and maintenance and infrastructure new work. While the sector still faces broader challenges, the sustained month-on-month improvements and a notable rise in new orders point to a more optimistic outlook for the months ahead.
Source: Construction output in Great Britain – Office for National Statistics
