UK construction output index: private commercial new work
UK construction output index: private commercial new work stood at 106.4 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 | |
| Private commercial, new work | 106.4 | 106.4 | 106.4 | 106 | 105.1 | 105.2 | 105.2 | 105.8 | 106.3 | 106.8 |
Understanding UK construction output index: private commercial new work
Commercial real estate creation across the United Kingdom is quantified by this index, tracking the physical volume of brand-new construction work destined for retail, office, entertainment, and private accommodation sectors. This metric isolates new builds from infrastructure projects, industrial warehouses, and public sector developments, ensuring a focused view of commercial property investment. Alterations, fitting-out works, and routine repairs performed on existing commercial premises are excluded from this series, which remains strictly limited to primary construction of brand-new structures.
When evaluating monthly figures, users must account for pronounced seasonal patterns, including winter weather slowdowns and holiday shutdowns across the United Kingdom. Initial estimates regularly undergo administrative revisions as construction firms submit late survey data. Analysts generally favour twelve-month comparisons to filter out transient weather effects and project scheduling delays. Correlating this index with broader economic indicators provides insight into corporate confidence and commercial property market cycles across the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Which types of buildings fall under private commercial new work?
- This category covers brand-new premises built for retail, office, hospitality, and private commercial services within the United Kingdom.
- Are factory and warehouse builds counted in this commercial index?
- No, industrial structures such as manufacturing plants and logistics warehouses are grouped under separate industrial categories rather than commercial new work.
- How should monthly volatility in commercial construction output be interpreted?
- Month-to-month figures often fluctuate due to project scheduling and adverse weather, making year-on-year comparisons a more reliable indicator of underlying momentum.