UK construction output index: public other new work
UK construction output index: public other 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 | |
| Public other, 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: public other new work
Quantifying non-housing construction projects commissioned by public authorities across the United Kingdom, this series tracks the creation of new public assets such as schools, hospitals, emergency services buildings, and civic offices. It isolates publicly funded non-residential building from private commercial development and infrastructure works. The data reflects the pace at which public service infrastructure is physically expanded through new construction contracts.
Interpreting this metric requires acknowledging the cyclical nature of public capital spending, where shifts in government budgets can lead to pronounced output changes over time. Monthly figures are prone to lumpiness as major civic building contracts start or finish. Comparing performance against the same period of the previous year provides a clearer view of underlying delivery trends than consecutive monthly comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
- What buildings are included in public other new work?
- It covers publicly funded non-residential buildings like schools, hospitals, and civic facilities.
- Is social housing part of this category?
- No, residential public housing is classified under a separate housing-specific category.
- Why are monthly figures sometimes volatile?
- The commencement or completion of large public building projects can cause sudden shifts in output.