Firms have enjoyed a busy few months as construction output grew 2.1% in the third quarter, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics. The industry continues to shake off a poor first quarter marked by bad weather and a 1.6% contraction in output, the latest ONS figures suggest Growth has been fuelled by private housing, with output jumping 9.6% on the July-September period in 2017. Infrastructure also contributed to growth, with the sector expanding 6.5% year-on-year.
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