According to the latest CPA update, the IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI for commercial was 64.4 in May, reflecting increasing activity since the start of the year, primarily fit-out work for offices and retail and leisure (preparing for opening/reopening) as restrictions ease.

The full update is available to members here.

The updated issues are in Pages 1-4 of the weekly update including: 

  1. IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI (May 2021)
  2. IHS Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI (May 2021)
  3. IHS Markit/CIPS UK Services PMI (May 2021)
  4. HMRC UK Construction Furloughs (April 2021)
  5. BEIS UK Brick Sales (April 2021)
  6. Bank of England Mortgage Approvals (April 2021)

Subsequent pages have existing construction data that remain relevant.

Market Data

FIS members have access to a wealth of Market Data, from leading sources like the Construction Products Association and Barbour ABI. In addition, FIS also gathers data specifically related to the finishes and interiors sector.