WS Investor
04 Sep 2026, 09:01
UK Construction PMI Falls to 44.3 in August, Missing Expectations
The UK construction sector contracted at a faster pace in August, as a sharp downturn in housebuilding weighed on overall activity and demand conditions remained subdued.
The S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 44.3 in August from 44.7 in July, missing market expectations of 45.8. A reading below 50 indicates contraction in construction activity. The sector has now recorded declining activity for 20 consecutive months.
The UK construction sector contracted at a faster pace in August, as a sharp downturn in housebuilding weighed on overall activity and demand conditions remained subdued.
The S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 44.3 in August from 44.7 in July, missing market expectations of 45.8. A reading below 50 indicates contraction in construction activity. The sector has now recorded declining activity for 20 consecutive months.
