UK monthly GDP: construction output index
UK monthly GDP: construction output index stood at 98.6 in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly GDP and output table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1997 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly GDP and output table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly GDP by industry (ONS) | |||||||||||
| Construction | 98.6 | 98.5 | 98.6 | 99.4 | 99.6 | 98.2 | 97.9 | 97.2 | 98.3 | 99.5 | |
| Service industries | 105.1 | 104.7 | 104.2 | 104.1 | 104.2 | 103.9 | 103.4 | 103.3 | 102.9 | 102.9 |
Understanding UK monthly GDP: construction output index
The construction output index monitors real economic activity across building and civil engineering operations throughout the United Kingdom. It covers new housing projects, commercial developments, infrastructure installations, and specialised repair or maintenance work, excluding property transaction fees and architectural design services. Unlike manufacturing indices that track factory output, this measure relies heavily on project-based reporting and specialised volume surveys.
Users evaluating this series should account for weather disruptions that frequently halt outdoor building sites during winter months. Month-on-month comparisons can be volatile due to the timing of major infrastructure contracts, making rolling three-month averages or year-on-year figures more reliable for spotting underlying momentum. Early estimates are prone to revision as contractors submit late project returns.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of building work are counted in construction output?
- It includes residential building, commercial construction, civil engineering projects, and repair work across the United Kingdom.
- Does this index include estate agent fees or property sales?
- No, transactional services and property ownership costs are excluded from physical construction output.
- How should volatile monthly figures be analysed?
- Analysts often use three-month rolling averages to smooth out weather-related disruptions and lumpiness in project delivery.