A reading of –100 indicates that no respondents are reporting increases (or no change), while a reading of 100 indicates the opposite. The headline workloads indicator, which captures respondents’ assessment of activity across the wider construction industry, returned a net balance of –4% in 2Q2026. The energy subsector led the way with a net balance of +39%, followed by water and sewerage at +23%. Conversely, private housing was the weakest-performing sector, posting a net balance of –12%. Infrastructure is considered to be a key driver over the coming year, with the 12-month expectations net balance for the sector rising to +34%.