This saw private housing construction as the main negative contributor during the period.

Overall, total construction activity fell by 2.1% in this period the previous quarter. New work and repair and maintenance both fell 2.6% and 1.5%, respectively.

Though private housing construction suffered the worst, output from six other sectors fell out of the total nine in construction.

However, on an annual basis, the data appeared to be healthier.

Annual construction output was revealed to have increased by 1.8% in 2025 compared to 2024, making this the fifth consecutive year of annual growth.

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The annual rate of construction output price growth was 2.7% in 2025, though total construction new orders fell by £469m in the fourth quarter.

These figures underline a “disappointing year for housebuilding,” according to Neil Leitch, managing director of development finance at Hampshire Trust Bank, who points to delays as holding up progress.

“Each pause in decision-making erodes viability, reduces pipeline and weakens delivery capacity, especially among SME developers,” said Neil.

“Improving output will require sustained investment in planning capacity and far greater consistency across the system.

“Without a renewed focus on delivery, confidence and consistency, the risk is that housing supply continues to fall short regardless of how strong the stated ambitions may be."