House building downturn drags construction to six-year low

PMI survey reveals steepest contraction since 2020

Dismal PMI data shows sharp drop in activity and rise in cost inflation

Residential and civil engineering worst hit by global uncertainty

PMI: House-building decline drags construction further into the mire

After showing some signs of resilience at the start of 2026, the UK construction sector recorded an accelerated downturn in output levels last month.

January 2026 PMI shows a slowing of decline for the industry

S&P Global's UK construction January 2026 PMI show that although decline continues, the rate has slowed considerably. The post January 2026 PMI shows a slowing of decline for the industry appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

PMI: The downturn slows but costs start to bite

The UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index for January shows the industry still firmly in decline, but less steeply than in recent months.