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The modest gain came solely from a 0.3% increase in new work, as repair and maintenance output stood still.<\/p>\n
The industry managed to outperform UK GDP which flatlined in July with no growth recorded.<\/p>\n
Across the three months to July, construction output crept up by just 0.6%, underlining sluggish growth across the sector.<\/p>\n
New work managed a 1% rise over the period, while repair and maintenance was virtually flat at 0.1%.<\/p>\n
Private housing R&M, up 3.8%, and infrastructure new work, up 2.1%, were the only real bright spots, with just four of the nine monitored sectors showing any growth.<\/p>\n
Clive Docwra, managing director of property and construction consultancy McBains, said: \u201cAfter June\u2019s figures showed a fall in new orders, the sector will welcome that July saw an increase in new work, albeit moderate.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is still underlying confidence within the industry that the medium-term outlook for growth remains encouraging, but many firms will still have to navigate the headwinds of uncertainty over the next few months.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor instance, as recent analysis we carried out found, current market conditions mean more developers are expected to continue to push forward with major commercial projects on a stage-by-stage basis to provide cover for concerns over costs and pricing.\u201d<\/p>\n
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