Buyers warn of steep reduction in new construction orders in Europe

Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Construction Briefing

06 November 2025

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October saw a sharp reduction in new construction orders in the Eurozone, according to the latest sounding of construction buyers in the region.

The HCOB Eurozone Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered a decline in total activity to 44.0 in October, down from 46.0 in September (where any score less than 50.0 indicates a contraction).

It was the most pronounced decline for eight months although performances varied by Eurozone countries. Germany and France…

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