The latest report from construction market intelligence specialist Glenigan points to continuing recovery in UK building in the first quarter.
The Glenigan Index, which tracks contracts below £100m, says the value of construction projects was up 10.5% in the period.
It said this was due to “a gradual recovery in private sector confidence coupled with a flurry of public sector work”.
Increases were seen in private and social housing, retail, education and health projects starts.
“The construction industry will be looking to a continued rise in private sector work over the coming months with public sector expenditure cuts looming and disruption following the result of the general election, ” said Glenigan’s economics director, Allan Wilen.
