Output returned to growth in August after July slump

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New work leads rebound as repair and maintenance remains flat

Construction output returned to growth in August after a slump in July, according to the latest official figures.

Monthly output edged up by 0.4% following a 0.4% fall the previous month, with most of the increase coming from a 1.6% growth in new work.

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