UK construction output index: private industrial new work
UK construction output index: private industrial new work stood at 106.8 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 industrial, new work | 106.8 | 106.8 | 106.8 | 106.3 | 105.6 | 105.5 | 105.6 | 106 | 106.6 | 106.8 |
Understanding UK construction output index: private industrial new work
Measuring the output of brand-new manufacturing and production facilities across the United Kingdom, this series tracks construction activity directed at factories, workshops, warehouses, and storage depots. It isolates industrial building from commercial office development and retail construction, reflecting capital investment trends within the production and logistics sectors. The index is compiled from survey returns submitted by contractors specialising in industrial structures.
Because industrial construction is closely tied to business investment cycles, monthly output can react swiftly to broader economic conditions and corporate confidence. Early survey estimates are frequently revised as project valuations are finalised by contractors. Analysts should evaluate year-on-year growth rates to discern true manufacturing construction trends from month-to-month volatility caused by project timing.
Frequently asked questions
- What qualifies as private industrial new work?
- It includes the construction of new factories, warehouses, workshops, and industrial storage units.
- Does this cover retail and office buildings?
- No, commercial offices and retail spaces are recorded under a separate commercial category.
- How do economic cycles affect this series?
- Changes in corporate investment and manufacturing demand often translate directly into shifts in this output index.