Our take on the latest Building work put in place (Thu 4 Jun 2026)
Non-residential activity
Residential activity
Total building activity
13%
3.9%
In March 2026 from March 2025
From March 2025
At its lowest level (excl lockdowns) since 2015
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Building work put in place
Non-residential work hammered as residential softens further
Thu 5 Mar 2026
Quarterly
6.5% Non-residential activity from September 2025 (sa)1.1% Residential activity from September 2025 (sa)Total building activity at its lowest level (excl lockdowns) since 2015Building work put in place
Non-residential activity continues to decline
Thu 4 Dec 2025
Quarterly
Residential volumes up 3.3% in September from June 2025 (sa)Non-residential volumes down 1.3% in September from June 2025 (sa)Total quarterly activity now down 5.3% from September 2024Building work put in place
Lower residential activity leads construction decline
Thu 4 Sept 2025
Quarterly
Residential volumes down 2.9% in June from March 2025 (sa)Non-residential volumes down 0.4% in June from March 2025 (sa)Total quarterly activity now down 9.6% from June 2024