Product shortages caused by supply chain issues drove a 1.8% fall in construction output in October, the largest monthly decline since April 2020.

The cost pressures on clients and contractors continue as figures from the Office for National Statistics show a growth in orders for the second quarter of nearly 20% whilst wages for skilled tradesman rose during July.

Construction wages and salaries bounced back this spring, as the coronavirus lockdown eased, pushing up demand for workers.