Construction is a very diverse industry that includes activities ranging from mining, quarrying and forestry to the construction of infrastructure and buildings, the manufacture and supply of products, as well as maintenance, operation and disposal.

 

Construction output in the UK is more than £110 billion per annum and contributes 7% of GDP (ref. Government Construction Strategy). Approximately a quarter of construction output is public sector and three-quarters is private sector.

 

There are three main sectors (ref. Government Construction Strategy):

• Commercial and Social (approximately 45%)

• Residential (approximately 40%)

• Infrastructure (approximately 15%)