{"id":4854,"date":"2019-04-10T13:40:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T13:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/?p=4854"},"modified":"2019-04-10T13:40:20","modified_gmt":"2019-04-10T13:40:20","slug":"construction-output-ticks-up-0-4-in-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/construction-output-ticks-up-0-4-in-february\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction output ticks up 0.4% in February"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Construction output registered month-on-month growth of 0.4% in February against the backdrop of trend figures showing a slowdown in activity.<\/p>\n<p>The monthly growth was driven by a new work rise of 1.1%, while refurbishment and maintenance slipped back by 1%.<\/p>\n<p>Infrastructure and private housing were up strongly compared to a year ago, with the contracting commercial sector dampening overall new work growth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"122797\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\"\/><\/a><br \/>\n<SCRIPT language='JavaScript1.1' SRC=\"https:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/ddm\/adj\/N6250.2036112CONSTRUCTIONENQUIRE\/B22323192.243432540;sz=300x250;ord=[timestamp];dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=?\"><br \/>\n<\/SCRIPT><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Latest three-month figures, which offer a better insight into output trends, shrank for the third month running, this time by 0.6%.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Robinson, Scape Group chief executive, said \u201cThe first three months of 2019 have been shrouded in uncertainty and a steady stream of votes in parliament has seen MPs and the country distracted from the business of doing business. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is no surprise that construction output decreased during this time, with the constant threat of the UK crashing out of the EU with a no-deal, hanging over everyone\u2019s heads.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"145884\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdemoexpo2019.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NFDC - Construciton Enquirer - March 2019 1.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt is however positive to see infrastructure projects grow by 12.6% compared to February 2018, while new public housing saw annual growth of 14.7%.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cIn the last 24 hours it is looking likely that EU leaders will offer Theresa May a year-long extension to Brexit, this could do wonders for the construction industry. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If this extension is agreed between the UK and EU leaders, the construction industry should experience a spring bounce back that should put us in good stead for the summer months.&#8221; <\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"128602\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Felfinkitchens.co.uk%2F%3Futm_source%3DConstruction%2520Enquirer%26utm_medium%3DMPU%26utm_campaign%3D100718%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elfin_Construction-Enquirer-mpu_cyan-300x250-5.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>he also called on the government\u2019s new construction minister, Andrew Stephenson, to compile a comprehensive plan for the industry in post-Brexit Britain. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If we can prove to the world that we are prepared, confidence will follow. But, if we are to do so, Stephenson must address the UK\u2019s skills shortage, because an industry without a well-trained and well-manned workforce is no industry at all.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"145884\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdemoexpo2019.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NFDC - Construciton Enquirer - March 2019 1.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"95499\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcisrs.org.uk%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CISRS Scrolling Ads for Construction Enquirer.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>from Construction Enquirer http:\/\/bit.ly\/2GeeFUM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Construction output registered month-on-month growth of 0.4% in February against the backdrop of trend figures showing a slowdown in activity. The monthly growth was driven by a new work rise of 1.1%, while refurbishment and maintenance slipped back by 1%. 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