AI Data Insight
The UK Markit/CIPS Construction PMI fell further to 38.2 in April 2026 (Q2 2026), down from the previous reading of 39.7, marking the fastest pace of contraction since the 2020 pandemic. The three major sectors of residential, commercial, and civil engineering all suffered heavy losses. High borrowing costs and geopolitical risks have brought order visibility to a freezing point, and short-term recovery momentum remains weak.