04.09.202508:30:00UTC+00UK Construction PMI Shows Signs of Recovery in August 2025

The UK’s construction sector is showing signs of recovery, as the S&P Global Construction Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 45.5 in August 2025, up from 44.3 in July. This data was released on 4 September 2025, highlighting a modest but encouraging improvement in the sector's performance.

Although the index remains below the crucial 50.0 threshold that separates growth from contraction, the upward tick in the PMI suggests that the decline in construction activities may be slowing, providing a glimmer of hope for the industry. Various factors, including economic uncertainties and material supply challenges, have weighed heavily on the sector in recent months.

Industry experts are cautiously optimistic, observing that this gradual improvement could herald a stronger performance in the coming months, provided there is continued support and stability in economic policies governing the sector. Stakeholders within the UK construction industry will be closely monitoring upcoming data releases for a clearer indication of long-term trends and recovery potential.