Construction sectors face declining orders and output in Hungary and UK

The construction sectors in Hungary and the United Kingdom are experiencing significant shifts in output and demand. In Hungary, construction output volume in June 2026 was 1.2% lower than the previous year. While civil engineering saw a 5.6% increase—driven largely by a 49.6% growth in road and railway construction—the construction of buildings declined by 5.5%. New contract volumes in Hungary fell by 41.9% compared to the previous year.

In the United Kingdom, official statistics from the Office for National Statistics indicate that new orders in the construction sector dropped by 12% in the second quarter of 2026, representing a £1.2bn decrease. This decline was primarily attributed to a reduction in private new commercial work. Although the UK construction sector grew by 0.3% during the quarter, this rate trailed the wider UK economic growth of 0.4%. Infrastructure served as a primary driver in the UK, with new work in that area increasing by 1.9%.