2020 / 2021 Edition
IHS Markit/CIPS UK
News article
Survey reveals renewed downturn in commercial activity as house building recovery loses momentum
Positive end to 2020 with sustained rebound in construction sector business activity led by house building
Stronger construction sector growth led by fastest rise in new orders since October 2014
Sustained recovery in output volumes but rate of expansion slowest for five months
Latest PMI data indicate sharp expansion in UK construction activity at end of third quarter
But business expectations hit six-month high on hopes of boost from infrastructure work
IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI reports fastest rise in output since October 2015
Strong rebound in UK construction output as reopening of sites gathered pace during June
Construction sector downturn eases slightly in May following unprecedented slump in April
Rapid plunge in construction work during April amid site closures due to COVID-19 pandemic
Rapid falls in output and new work in March; business expectations weakest since October 2008
Latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI survey indicates fastest rise in output since December 2018
Firms report boost from receding political uncertainty as business optimism rebounds to its highest since April 2018
Construction output declines again in December but business optimism recovers after general election
Latest survey from IHS Markit/CIPS signals slowest drop in overall UK construction output for four months