Construction output saw a decrease of 0.3% in the three months to October 2023; this came solely from a decrease in new work (2.0% fall), as repair and maintenance increased by 2.2%. Monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased 0.5% in volume terms in October 2023; this follows an increase of 0.4% in September 2023, with the monthly value in level terms in October 2023 at £15,485 million. The decrease in monthly output came solely from a decrease in new work (1.7% fall), partially offset by an increase in repair and maintenance (1.3%) on the month. At the sector level, three out of the nine sectors saw ... (full story)