UK construction output index: all work
UK construction output index: all work stood at 105.6 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 work2 | 105.6 | 105.9 | 105.7 | 105.1 | 104.3 | 104.2 | 104.1 | 104.9 | 105 | 105.2 | |
| All new work | 107.1 | 107.3 | 107.2 | 106.5 | 105.9 | 105.8 | 105.5 | 105.9 | 106.1 | 106.4 | |
| All repair and maintenance | 105.3 | 105.3 | 105.3 | 104.9 | 104.5 | 104.4 | 104.3 | 104.7 | 105 | 105 |
Understanding UK construction output index: all work
This series measures the aggregate physical volume of construction work carried out across the United Kingdom, encompassing every sector of building and civil engineering activity. It aggregates both brand-new structures and upkeep work on existing assets, combining public and private endeavours into a singular monthly indicator based on chained volume measures. Unlike narrower segment indices that track specific trades or structures, this headline metric captures total industry output by weighting individual survey returns from construction firms according to their relative economic importance.
Interpreting the monthly path requires careful separation of underlying momentum from regular seasonal weather disruptions and calendar effects. Initial estimates are subject to routine revisions as late survey responses arrive from contractors, meaning analysts should treat early figures as provisional. Comparing figures against the same month a year prior helps filter out predictable weather dips, whereas month-on-month changes reveal immediate turning points in trade activity.
Frequently asked questions
- What does this index include?
- It covers all recorded construction work across the United Kingdom, including both new builds and repair and maintenance.
- How often is the index updated?
- The series is updated monthly with provisional figures that undergo subsequent revisions as more survey data arrives.
- Does this series adjust for inflation?
- Yes, the index reflects physical volume output by deflating monetary values to remove price changes.