The UK construction industry has recorded strong growth, with eight months of continuous growth on record from increased commercial projects and growth in the economy.

With a PMI of 62.1 in December, the construction industry continued to grow with increasing employment in the industry and anticipation of greater increases over the new year from improved business conditions.

Increasing projects have created a strain on construction supply stocks which have in turn resulted in increased project delivery times.

New figures shows signs of recovery in UK construction