Construction output fell in May 2017 by 1.2%, in both the month-on-month and 3 month on 3 month time series.

The 3 month on 3 month decrease represents the largest 3 month on 3 month fall in output since September 2012, driven by falls in both repair and maintenance, and all new work.

The main downward pressure on month-on-month growth came from all new work, most notably from infrastructure, which fell 4.0% following strong growth in April 2017.

Construction output also fell month-on-year, falling by 0.3% in May 2017, the first consecutive month-on-year decrease in output since May 2013.

Construction output for April 2017 has been revised up 0.5 percentage points from negative 1.6% to negative 1.1%.