Monthly construction output fell 0.2% in volume terms in August 2021 with the level of output now 1.5% below its pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (February 2020) level; new work remained flat this month (0.0%) with repair and maintenance falling (0.6%) on the month; anecdotal evidence from businesses continued to suggest that product shortages caused by supply chain issues and subsequent price rises were the main reasons for the decline. The level of construction output in August 2021 was 1.5% (£214 million) below the February 2020 pre-pandemic level; new work was 3.7% (£348 million) below the February 2020 level, ... (full story)