Output grows but new orders slip to five-year low

By Jordan Marshall2018-09-10T10:05:00

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Construction output has continued to grow but the industry appears set for challenging months ahead as new orders hit a five-year low.

Output continued to recover following a weak start to the year increasing by 3.3% in the three months to July 2018, according to the latest ONS figures.

But total construction new orders fell 6.5% in quarter two 2018, slipping for the third consecutive quarter, reaching its lowest level since quarter one 2013.

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