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United Kingdom Construction Output YoY
The United Kingdom Construction Output YoY measures building activity in the United Kingdom: housing, commercial buildings and infrastructure.
- Importance
- Medium
- Released
- Monthly
- Next release
- Currency
- GBP · pound sterling
- Central bank
- The Bank of England
Latest figures
The latest release for AUG, published on 15 October 2026, came in at -1.8%, below the consensus of -1.6%, up from -1.9% the time before (revised).
A weaker figure than expected points to slowing activity: the pound sterling tends to soften and markets price in lower rates.
Over the last 12 releases it ranged from -2.5% to 1.3%, averaging -0.8%.
| Released | For | Actual | Consensus | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | AUG | -1.8% | -1.6% | -1.9% ® |
| 11 Sep 2026 | JUL | -2.5% | -2.3% | -2.3% |
| 13 Aug 2026 | JUN | -2.3% | -2.4% | -2% ® |
| 16 Jul 2026 | MAY | -1.8% | -1.1% | -1.6% ® |
| 12 Jun 2026 | APR | -1% | -1.7% | -0.3% |
| 14 May 2026 | MAR | -0.3% | -2.5% | -1.6% ® |
| 16 Apr 2026 | FEB | -1% | -0.5% | -1.9% ® |
| 13 Mar 2026 | JAN | -0.2% | -0.1% | -0.3% |
| 12 Feb 2026 | DEC | -0.3% | 0% | -0.3% ® |
| 15 Jan 2026 | NOV | -1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| 12 Dec 2025 | OCT | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| 13 Nov 2025 | SEP | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% ® |
Why it matters
Construction is sensitive to interest rates and an early casualty of tighter credit; it also feeds jobs and materials demand.
How it is calculated
Output or spending on construction projects, reported by builders and adjusted for prices and seasons.
What changes mean
- Falling construction after rate hikes shows policy working.
- Public infrastructure can offset weak private building.
Higher than expected: A stronger figure than expected points to a healthier economy: it usually supports the pound sterling and local stocks, and can push bond yields up.
Lower than expected: A weaker figure than expected points to slowing activity: the pound sterling tends to soften and markets price in lower rates.
A short history
Construction statistics became standard in the post-war rebuilding era; housing booms and busts, such as 2006–2009, made them closely watched.
Questions
What is the United Kingdom Construction Output YoY?
The United Kingdom Construction Output YoY measures building activity in the United Kingdom: housing, commercial buildings and infrastructure.
What was the latest United Kingdom Construction Output YoY?
-1.8% for AUG, published on 15 October 2026 (consensus -1.6%, previous -1.9%).
When is the next United Kingdom Construction Output YoY?
On Thursday 12 November 2026 at 07:00 UTC.
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