Newest knowledge from the Workplace for Nationwide Statistics exhibits complete building output rose 1.8% in 2025 in contrast with 2024 — the fifth consecutive yr of annual growth.
However momentum light sharply within the ultimate three months of the yr, in response to official figures printed this morning.
Complete output fell 2.1% in Quarter 4 (October to December) in contrast with Quarter 3, with each side of the market beneath stress. New work dropped 2.6% whereas restore and upkeep declined 1.5%.
Throughout the primary sectors, personal new housing was the largest drag, shrinking 3.6%.
On a month-to-month foundation, output slipped 0.5% in December, following a revised 0.8% fall in November and a 1.6% drop in October.
December’s decline got here totally from a 2.5% stoop in restore and upkeep, as new work edged up 1.0%.
Ahead indicators have been additionally weaker. Complete new orders fell 3.8% (£469m) in Quarter 4 in contrast with Quarter 3, pushed primarily by declines in personal industrial and personal industrial work.
Building output worth progress eased to 2.7% within the 12 months to December 2025.
