In May this year, the output volume of Great Britain's construction industry increased by 0.6 percent month on month and rose by 1.7 percent compared to the same month of the previous year, according to a report released by the UK-based Office for National Statistics (ONS). In May, new work was up by 0.4 percent, while repair and maintenance advanced by 1.2 percent, both month on month.
Construction output in Great Britain in the March-May period of this year remained stable compared to the previous quarter and grew by 2.9 year on year. In the March-May period of this year, new work was up by 0.3 percent, while repair and maintenance recorded a decrease of 0.5 percent, both on quarter-on-quarter basis.