GB construction output slips in third quarter as repair work grows
Source: Office for National Statistics, "Construction output in Great Britain: September 2026, new orders and Construction Output Price Indices, July to September 2026", published 12 November 2026.
What the source says
Construction output fell in the third quarter, with new work down and repair and maintenance up, led by weak private housing. September alone rose. New orders grew in the quarter and output prices rose 3.2% over the year.
Allbase view
Repair and maintenance grew while new work, led by private housing, shrank, which favours overlay roofing, coatings and patch repair products. New orders rising 1.2% hints at firmer new-build demand next year, though orders do not always turn into starts.
Our reading of the release, not a statement from the source. Checked against the release on 12 Nov 2026.
Figures from this release
- GB construction output, Q3 2026 on Q2Jul to Sep 2026-0.7%Down
- GB construction output, September 2026 on AugustSep 20260.8%Up
- GB construction new orders, Q3 2026 on Q2Jul to Sep 20261.2%Up
- UK construction output price growth, 12 months to September 2026Sep 20263.2%Up
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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