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Construction output declines at slowest rate in seven months as confidence improves

By 2026-02-05T11:54:00

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Latest bellwether index shows improved figures but output remains in negative territory for 13th consecutive month

January saw the slowest contraction in seven months as last year’s sustained downturn in construction output, eased with according to the latest  S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index.

The index for construction output last month stood at 46.4, the highest since June 2025 and a sharp rise from the five-and-a-half-year low of 40.1 seen in December.

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