UK construction output index: infrastructure new work
UK construction output index: infrastructure new work stood at 106.1 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 work | 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 | |
| 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: infrastructure new work
Tracking large-scale civil engineering projects across the United Kingdom, this series measures new infrastructure construction such as transport networks, energy facilities, water supply systems, and communication utilities. It captures heavy engineering works commissioned by both public authorities and regulated private utilities. Unlike building construction indices that focus on enclosed structures, this metric evaluates foundational networks and structural civil works.
Because major infrastructure projects involve extensive planning phases and multi-year timelines, monthly figures can appear erratic as individual milestones are reached. Early estimates carry a higher margin of revision due to the complexity of reporting progress on colossal engineering sites. Analysts should evaluate longer-term trajectories rather than placing undue weight on single-month fluctuations.
Frequently asked questions
- What projects are classed as infrastructure new work?
- It includes roads, railways, energy installations, water utilities, and other heavy civil engineering works.
- Does this series cover repairs to existing infrastructure?
- No, maintenance and repair works on infrastructure are excluded from this specific measure.
- Why do early estimates often undergo revision?
- The scale and complexity of civil engineering contracts make precise monthly progress reporting difficult initially.