Overall, six out of nine sectors in construction declined during this period.

Total construction output is estimated to have fallen by 2% in these three months, the fifth consecutive fall in the three-monthly series.

Monthly construction output is estimated to have grown by 1% in February 2026, which follows an upwardly revised increase of 0.5% in January 2026, and a downwardly revised decrease of 1.3% in December 2025.

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The increase in February’s monthly output came from increases in both new work, and repair and maintenance, which grew by 1% and 0.9%, respectively.

Neil Leitch, managing director of development finance at Hampshire Trust Bank, said this data reflects the day-to-day reality of housing delivery.

“Developers are still operating with very little margin for error,” said Neil.

“The challenge is not just planning delays, but planning uncertainty, with even well-prepared, policy-compliant schemes facing less predictable outcomes.

“That makes it harder to commit capital with confidence.”