Construction output flickers into life in March

Construction output rose 0.5% in March, driven by gains in new work and repair activity but overall growth for the first quarter of 2025 remained flat.
The March uptick followed a revised 0.2% rise in February and a 0.3% dip in January, leaving Q1 output level with the previous quarter. New work rose 0.9% over the period, while repair and maintenance slipped 1.2%.
Milder weather helped boost activity, with five of nine sectors reporting growth in March. Infrastructure and private housing led the