In Quarter 4 (Oct to Dec) 2015, output in the construction industry was estimated to have decreased by 0.4% compared with Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2015. This is a downward revision of 0.3 percentage points from the estimate included in the preliminary estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) published on 28 January 2016. Downward pressure on the quarter came from repair and maintenance (R and M) which decreased by 1.4%. This was offset by an increase of 0.2% in all new work. Between Quarter 4 (Oct to Dec) 2015 and Quarter 4 (Oct to Dec) 2014, output was estimated to have increased by 0.4%. In December 2015, output in ... (full story)