The UK construction industry has remained unchanged in November, according to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The report showed that construction output was flat in November, with no significant change from October. This is despite the fact that the industry has seen a steady increase in activity since the start of the year.
The ONS report showed that the total output of construction was 0.0% in November, compared to a 0.6% increase in October. This is the first time since April that construction output has remained unchanged. The report also showed that the construction industry is still 2.5% lower than it was in November 2018.
The report also highlighted some key areas of the construction industry that have seen a decrease in activity. The repair and maintenance sector saw a decrease of 0.7% in November, while the new work sector saw a decrease of 0.2%. This is in contrast to October, when both sectors saw increases of 0.7% and 0.8% respectively.
The ONS report also showed that the construction industry is still feeling the effects of Brexit uncertainty. The report showed that the number of new orders for construction projects fell by 4.3% in November, compared to a 0.4% increase in October. This is the lowest level of new orders since April 2019, and is a sign that businesses are still uncertain about the future of the UK economy.
Overall, the latest ONS report shows that the UK construction industry remains largely unchanged in November, despite some signs of improvement earlier in the year. The industry is still feeling the effects of Brexit uncertainty, with new orders falling to their lowest level since April 2019. It remains to be seen how the industry will fare in 2020, as businesses continue to grapple with the uncertainty surrounding Brexit.