Double whammy hits April construction output

A combination of lower activity and higher inflation has resulted in the steepest monthly decline in UK construction output since last November, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The index, which is overseen by S&P Global, fell to 39.7 in April, down… The post Double whammy hits April construction output appeared first on Construction News.

Construction sector decline stretches into 14th month

Construction activity declined at a faster pace in February than January, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The index, which is overseen by S&P Global, fell to 44.5 last month, down from January’s seven-month high of 46.4. Any reading below 50 shows… The post Construction sector decline stretches into 14th month appeared first on Construction News.

‘Brighter days ahead’ as confidence rises

Commentators believe the sector could be climbing out of its long-running slump as business confidence hit its highest level in eight months. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) from S&P Global also rose to 46.4 in January, its highest level since June 2025. Any reading below… The post ‘Brighter days ahead’ as confidence rises appeared first on Construction News.

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.

Construction volumes fall to lowest levels since 2020, reports S&P

All three of construction's sub-sectors have seen their sharpest drop in activity since May 2020, according to the latest S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for November. The post Construction volumes fall to lowest levels since 2020, reports S&P appeared first on Property Week.

G&T Market Update - November 2021

G&T provide an overview of the UK construction market. Against a backdrop of ongoing supply chain issues and rising costs, G&T's latest report highlights changes to key macro-economic indicators over the reporting period, as well as construction-specific metrics such as the PMI construction output, new orders and key material costs. G&T also outline their latest trade package and Tender Price Inflation forecasts based on their quarterly surveys and regular discussions with the supply chain