Monthly construction output is estimated to have grown by 0.2% in July, said the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The increase in monthly output in July 2025 came solely from an increase in new work (0.3%), as repair and maintenance saw no change (0.0%). July's rise comes after a 0.3% increase in June.

Latest data today (12 September) showing total construction output growth of 0.6% in the three months to July 2025.

Over the three-month period, new work increased by 1.0%, and repair and maintenance grew by 0.1%.

At the sector level, four out of the nine sectors grew in the three months to July 2025; the main contributors to the increase were private housing repair and maintenance, and infrastructure new work, which grew by 3.8% and 2.1%, respectively.

But Jo Streeten, managing director at AECOM (Building + Places), said seeing a rise for the second month running, was an indicator of some confidence returning to the sector.

“A second consecutive month of rising construction output is a welcome lift after a sluggish summer and a sign that confidence is beginning to edge back into the market.

“Firms will take some optimism from the shift, but the real test will be whether growth in new orders follows as we head into the autumn.

“Last week’s cabinet reshuffle provided a glimpse into the government’s ‘phase two’ priorities, which must include implementing the 10-year infrastructure strategy. Backed by £725bn of public investment, the ability to bring in additional private capital will be key.

“However, after a challenging year so far, many in the sector will be looking to secure more short-term wins in the face of ongoing market pressures with costs and cash flow being tightly managed in the months ahead.”