U.K. construction output contracted more sharply in February 2026, with year-on-year activity declining by 1.0%, according to data updated on 16 April 2026. The latest figure marks a clear deterioration from January 2026, when output was down a more modest 0.2% compared with the same month a year earlier.
The February 2026 reading underscores mounting weakness in the construction sector, as the year-over-year comparison shows momentum slipping further into negative territory. Both the latest “actual” figure and the previous month’s data are measured against the corresponding months a year ago, highlighting a growing gap between current construction activity and last year’s levels.
