New build work increased in May

Construction output slipped 0.6% in May largely because of a fall in repair and maintenance work.

Official figures from the ONS said repair and maintenance work was down 2.1% in the month. But new build work was up 0.6%.

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Repair and maintenance work fell in May, the ONS said

The figures said total construction output over the three month period to May was up 1.2%. New build was up 0.9% while repair and maintenance rose 1.5%.

Scott Motley, head of programme, project and cost management at Aecom, said: 鈥淎 dip in output, particularly after a positive couple of months, will come as a disappointment for many contractors. However, there is hope that recent government commitments and the warmer weather will support steady growth in the coming months.鈥�

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