Public sector housing output in May was 23% lower than a year earlier, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The latest ONS construction figures released today highlight that total output fell 6% in May compared to a year earlier and, overall, the outlook for construction during 2012 appears bleak. Noble Francis, Economics Director at the Construction Products Association (CPA), said: "Although the coalition has consistently made pronouncements of boosting UK c...