Construction output still shrinking as Brexit looms

By Will Ing2019-09-09T13:01:00

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Building activity decreased in the run-up to the holiday period despite a slight uptick in July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Construction output decreased by 0.8% in the three months to August, driven by a 2.2% contraction in repair and maintenance work.

New construction work declined by 0.1% in the same period, with reductions of 6.2% and 6.3% in activity on public building and private housing respectively.

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