en.Wedoany.com Reported - Total UK construction contract awards reached £7.18 billion in March 2026. Despite geopolitical uncertainties related to the Iran conflict, this figure indicates a stable level of activity, showing a slight decrease from February but remaining consistent with the overall first-quarter performance and higher than levels seen at the end of 2025.

Within construction contract awards, the residential sector accounted for the largest share, at £2.57 billion. Notable projects include the £148 million Penvose Student Village, the £120 million Selby Urban Village, and the £105 million City Link House development in Croydon. The infrastructure sector saw contract awards of £1.52 billion, benefiting from continued investment in energy, transport, and public sector projects.

Ed Griffiths, Head of Business and Client Analytics at Barbour ABI, said: "The breadth of activity across residential, infrastructure, and industrial sectors is notable. This does not eliminate the risks posed by a more uncertain global backdrop, but current data shows projects are still moving forward."

In terms of planning applications, the value reached £6.39 billion in February 2026, largely unchanged from the previous month. Residential projects dominated, with the most activity in the South East, East of England, and North West regions. The value of planning approvals rose to £11.7 billion in March, maintaining the high levels seen since the start of the year.

First-quarter construction contract award data shows resilience in key sectors, but the impact of global uncertainties on the project pipeline remains a key focus for the industry.

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