UK construction output index: all new work
UK construction output index: all new work stood at 107.1 in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Construction output and materials table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction output and materials table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All new work5 | 107.1 | 107.3 | 107.2 | 106.5 | 105.9 | 105.8 | 105.5 | 105.9 | 106.1 | 106.4 | |
| New housing, total | 108.9 | 108.8 | 108.8 | 108 | 107.5 | 107.5 | 107.2 | 106.9 | 107.3 | 107.2 | |
| Infrastructure, new work | 106.1 | 106.1 | 106.1 | 105.4 | 104.7 | 104.4 | 104.3 | 104.5 | 104.4 | 104.9 |
Understanding UK construction output index: all new work
Capturing all brand-new construction activity across the United Kingdom, this measure aggregates output dedicated to creating entirely fresh structures rather than altering or maintaining existing ones. It spans residential dwellings, commercial spaces, industrial facilities, and large-scale infrastructure projects commissioned by both public and private entities. By isolating new builds from repair and maintenance work, this series highlights capital formation and expansion within the broader building sector.
Users analysing this indicator should account for the long lead times inherent in major capital projects, which can cause output to be smoothed over several reporting periods regardless of immediate economic shifts. Early estimates frequently undergo revision as contractors submit delayed project valuations. Year-on-year comparisons provide a clearer picture of structural expansion by mitigating seasonal lulls that affect outdoor groundwork during winter months.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes this from the all-work index?
- This series excludes repair and maintenance, focusing strictly on the creation of new physical assets.
- Are public and private projects both included?
- Yes, it combines all new construction regardless of whether the client is a public authority or private enterprise.
- Why do early monthly estimates change?
- Initial figures are provisional and get revised as statistical authorities receive delayed survey responses from construction firms.