Construction output managed to hang on to growth in September, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Monthly construction output is estimated to have grown by 0.2% in September. This follows a downwardly revised decrease of 0.5% in August 2025 and an upwardly revised increase of 0.2% in July 2025.

The increase in monthly output in September came solely from an increase in new work (0.7%), as repair and maintenance decreased by 0.5% on the month.

Total construction output is estimated to have grown by 0.1% in the third quarter of the year  compared with quarter two (April to June). New work decreased by 0.2%, while repair and maintenance grew by 0.6%.

At the sector level, four out of the nine sectors grew in Quarter 3 -  the main positive contributor to the increase was private housing repair and maintenance, which grew by 2.9%. The main negative contributor was private new housing, which fell by 1.9%.

Jo Streeten, managing director, Buildings & Places at AECOM, said: “A fourth consecutive rise in output shows an industry building momentum despite significant economic headwinds.

“The government has set out its long-term vision for homes and infrastructure delivery but now we must see action on the ground. Ahead of the chancellor’s Budget, the industry will be looking closely for stability and direction, not further roadblocks to delivery.

 “By accelerating delivery through digital planning tools, AI innovation and stronger public–private collaboration, policy can be turned into performance, ensuring every pound of investment achieves maximum impact.”