Construction production in Great Britain: January 2026

Construction Output Trends: January 2026 Update

In the three months leading up to January 2026, overall construction activity declined by 2.0%, marking the fourth straight quarterly decrease. Both new construction projects and repair and maintenance work experienced downturns, with new work dropping by 3.2% and repair and maintenance slipping by 0.4%.

When examining individual sectors, seven out of nine recorded declines during this period. The most significant reduction came from private new housing, which saw a notable 6.3% decrease.

On a brighter note, construction output for January 2026 alone edged up by 0.2%, breaking a streak of three consecutive monthly declines.