This statistic illustrates the structure of the construction industry in the East of England region in the United Kingdom in 2020, broken down by sector. That year, the housing R&M sector accounted for ** percent of overall construction output, making it the biggest construction sector.

The UK construction industry has been severely impacted due to the disruption caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the subsequent lockdown measures. Industry output declined by 13.6% in real terms in 2020, while output contracted by 2.8% year on year (YoY) in the fourth quarter of 2020, which was preceded by declines of 8.8% in Q3, 35% in Q2 and 3.4% in Q1 2020. Read More

The construction industry in Great Britain, including value of output and type of work, new orders by sector, number of firms and total employment.

Construction Output Price Indices (OPIs) from January 2014 to September 2025, UK. Summary

The United Kingdom Construction Market Report is Segmented by Sector (Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure), by Construction Type (New Construction, Renovation), by Construction Method (Conventional On-Site, Modern Methods of Construction), by Investment Source (Public, Private), and by Geography (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

This statistic illustrates the structure of the construction industry in Wales in 2020, broken down by sector. That year, the non-housing R&M sector accounted for ** percent of overall construction output, making it the biggest construction sector.

The UK construction industry was severely impacted in 2020, due to the disruptions caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the subsequent lockdown measures. The industry contracted by 14% in real terms last year, following growth of 1.8% in 2019. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the construction industry contracted by 1.2% year on year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2021, following year-on-year (Y-o-Y) declines of 5.9% in Q4, 10% in Q3 and 36.2% in Q1 2020. Read More

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Building contractors and developers depend on various socio-economic factors, including property values, underlying sentiment in the housing market, the degree of optimism among downstream businesses and credit conditions. All of these drivers typically track in line with economic sentiment, with recent economic shocks spurring a difficult period for building contractors and developers. Nonetheless, the enduring need for building services, particularly to tackle housing shortages across the continent, ensures a strong foundation of work. Revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 2.3% to reach €1.3 trillion over the five years through 2025. Operational and supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic reversed the fortunes of building contractors and developers in 2020, as on-site activity tumbled and downstream clients either cancelled, froze or scaled back investment plans. Aided by the release of pent-up demand and supportive government policy, building construction output rebounded in 2021. Excess demand for key raw materials led to extended lead times during this period, while input costs recorded a further surge as a result of the effects of rapidly climbing energy prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Soaring construction costs and the impact of interest rate hikes on both the housing market and investor sentiment led to a renewed slowdown in building construction activity across the continent. However, falling inflation and the start of an interest rate cutting cycle have spurred signs of a recovery in new work volumes, supporting anticipated revenue growth of 2.3% in 2025. Revenue is forecast to increase at a compound annual rate of 6.7% to €1.7 trillion over the five years through 2030. Activity is set to remain sluggish in the medium term, as weak economic growth and uncertainty surrounding the impact of the volatile global tariff environment on inflation and borrowing costs continue to weigh on investor sentiment. Contractors and developers will increasingly rely on public sector support, including measures to boost the supply of new housing, as countries seek to tackle severe housing shortages. Meanwhile, the introduction of more stringent sustainability requirements will drive demand for energy retrofits.

Residential building contractors are contingent on the propensity of property developers to invest in new ventures; movements in property prices; government schemes intended to boost the housing supply; and underlying sentiment in the housing market. Industry contractors have endured turbulent operating conditions over the past five years, leading to volatile shifts in revenue and profitability. Revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 5.4% over the five years through 2025-26, reaching £100.5 billion. The pandemic caused a significant drop in output in 2020-21, as restrictions placed on on-site activity and fewer enquiries for new housing units reduced revenue opportunities. Aided by government support for the housing market and the release of pent-up demand, 2021-22 was characterised by a strong rebound in activity, though materials and labour shortages maintained constraints on output. Mounting supply chain disruption and heightened economic uncertainty maintained pressure on output in the following year, though revenue growth was maintained by growth in average selling prices. Interest rate hikes and inflationary pressures led to a more subdued housing market in 2022-23, holding back the number of housing starts and completions during the year. This was followed by a slump in new residential building construction in the following year, as high borrowing costs and uncertain market conditions caused developers to scale back investment plans. The new Labour government has put forth ambitious housing targets, leading to planning reforms, increased funding for SME housebuilders and a particular focus on affordable housing to speed up housing delivery. Even though economic conditions continue to affect investor sentiment, supportive supply-side policies are anticipated to boost revenue growth by 0.5% in 2025-26. This growth is expected to also be fuelled by an uptick in new orders for residential building construction, coupled with a rise in average selling prices. Revenue is slated to climb at a compound annual rate of 2.3% to reach £112.5 billion over the five years through 2030-31. Housebuilding activity is set to grow in the medium-term, aided by the release of pent-up demand. Nonetheless, significant uncertainty remains, with mortgage rates likely to settle well-above pre-pandemic levels and supply chains remaining fragile. The new government’s pledge to deliver 1.5 million houses during the first five years of parliament will boost demand for industry contractors, though the full impact of this on growth prospects is dependent on the nature and extent of accompanying funding plans.

After registering growth of 6.8% in 2020, the Vietnamese construction sector is expected to grow by 8.2% this year, supported by investments in transport and energy infrastructure. According to the General Statistics Office (GSO), the construction industry’s value-add continues to gain momentum following a slowdown in the first half of 2020, growing by an estimated 8% year on year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2021. However, a surge of new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in recent weeks may precipitate a further downturn if the government imposes stricter lockdown measures. Read More

This statistic illustrates the structure of the construction industry in North West England in 2020, broken down by sector. That year, the private housing sector accounted for ** percent of overall construction output, making it the biggest construction sector.

Prior to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Croatian construction sector posted growth of 8% for 2019 in real terms. Although the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent lockdown measures have affected the industry, construction activity in Croatia has not been as severely affected as major markets across the region. According to the Croatian Bureau of Statistics (CBS), the Croatian construction industry’s growth decelerated to just 0.3% year on year (YoY) in the second quarter of 2020, but it recovered quickly in Q3 2020, with a Y-o-Y growth of 5.3% that period. Read More

This statistic illustrates the structure of the construction industry in Northern Ireland in 2020, broken down by sector. That year, the non-housing R&M sector accounted for ** percent of overall construction output, making it the biggest construction sector.

Switzerland’s construction industry is forecast to record growth of 2.5% in 2021, following a contraction of 4.2% in 2020. The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and subsequent lockdown restrictions weighed on the industry’s output last year. Reflecting the pandemic’s impact on construction activities, the industry’s value-add fell sharply by 1.2% year on year (YoY) in Q1 2021, preceded by a Y-o-Y 3.1% contraction in Q4 2020, according to Eurostat. Read More

Macau’s construction industry is estimated to have shrunk by 15.4% in real terms in 2020, owing to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on consumer and business confidence and government revenues. According to Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), the total gross fixed capital formation in the construction industry fell by 15.4% in 2020. Macau was one of the first regions outside China to start a gradual tourism lockdown in January 2020; this has heavily weighed on government revenues and the economy, which is heavily dependent on the gambling and tourism sectors, with the casino sector representing over 70% of the region’s tax revenue and employing one-fifth of the active workforce in Macau. The fall in government revenues is expected to have weighed on spending on public infrastructure projects last year. Read More

The German construction industry expanded by 3.6% in real terms in 2019, driven by public and private sector investments in both building and civil engineering works. Even before the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the country’s construction industry remained strong, with the residential sector supporting the industry with an increase in building permits by 1.8% in 2019, and the government’s efforts to ease the housing shortage. Read More

The Chinese construction industry has recovered from the disruption caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, registering growth of 3.5% in 2020; the swift recovery was due in part to the fast tracking of major infrastructure projects. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the construction industry’s value-add grew by 6.6% year on year (YoY) in the fourth quarter of 2020, which was preceded by growth of 8.1% in Q3 and 7.8% in Q2, and a decline of 17.5% in Q1 2020. Read More

This is a dataset of a longitudinal study of BIM adoption among contractors. Based on the Technology Adoption Model (TAM), a questionnaire was designed to capture adoption behaviours. Data were collected in 2017 and 2020. The dataset includes the name for each variable, the wording as in the questionnaire, and the measurement scale.