UK construction activity February 2025: Industrial

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UK construction activity February 2025: Industrial

Industrial overview 16 per cent increase in project starts year-on-year 29 per cent decrease in main contract awards from last year 20 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals compared to a year ago The industrial sector performed well, with both major (£100m or more)…

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