Civils work fuels fastest output rise in two-and-a half years

Construction buyers reported the fastest growth for nearly two-and-half years in industry activity in September.
The bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index posted 57.2 in September, up from 53.6 in August and above the neutral 50.0 threshold for the seventh successive month.
The latest reading signalled a strong upturn in total construction activity and the steepest rate of growth for 29 months.Growth was seen in all sectors with civils the best performing wit