Construction to grow 2.5% next year

Construction forecasters are expecting the industry to rebound next year after a tough 18 months.
Economists at the Construction Products Association said cautious optimism is returning to the industry, led by an improving outlook for private housing and hopes for infrastructure spending growth next year.
Overall, total construction output is forecast to rise by 2.5% in 2025 and 3.8% in 2026 after falling by 2.9% this year.Autumn forecast highlights
• Construction output falls by 2.9% in 20