Construction Intelligence
Methodology, publication notes and corrections
We publish official statistics with their original sources, explain definitions and limitations, and keep a clear line between confirmed facts and our interpretation.
Methodology
Figures are taken from official UK statistical releases. Each value records its indicator, reporting period, the date the source released it and its revision number. We do not estimate, model or fill gaps in official data.
Where sources cover different geographies (for example England, Great Britain or the UK) or different periods (monthly, quarterly or rolling annual), we label each figure and do not combine incompatible series without explaining the difference.
Official statistics are often revised. When a source revises a figure, we record the new value as a new revision and keep the earlier value in our records.
Data sources
- Companies House: Public Data API — advanced company search
Source: Companies House
- Department for Business and Trade: Building Materials and Components Statistics
Source: Department for Business and Trade
- Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Live tables on house building
Source: MHCLG
- Office for National Statistics: Average weekly earnings — construction (K5DX)
Source: Office for National Statistics
- The Insolvency Service: Company Insolvency Statistics (monthly)
Source: The Insolvency Service
Publication notes and workflow
The UK Construction & Housing Market Monitor is planned as a monthly publication. Every report and figure passes through four stages before it is visible:
- Draft — an editor enters figures (manually or by CSV import) and writes the report.
- Under review — a second person checks every figure against the official release and confirms the source's licence and attribution.
- Approved — an administrator approves the content.
- Published — an administrator publishes it immediately or on a scheduled date. Only published, verified figures appear on public pages.
Imported data never overwrite published figures automatically: new or revised values enter as drafts and must be reviewed and approved. Each edition keeps its own permanent web address and is never replaced by the following month's report.
Corrections policy
If we find an error, or an official source revises a figure we have published, we correct the page promptly and record the date and nature of the correction on the affected report. We do not silently change published conclusions.
To report a possible error, please contact us.
Important information
Construction Intelligence is general market information, not financial, legal or insurance advice. A structural warranty covers defined structural defects for a set period; it does not cover ordinary snagging. Policy terms vary by product and issuer.