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CommentSigns of stability in construction activity, but recovery looks a way off yet
We are yet to see real signs of a sustained improvement in the construction output data
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CommentForecasters see longer deeper double dip for construction
Expectations for recovery have been revised downwards
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CommentLatest data shows construction sliding into recession
ONS stats show construction output shrinking in the last quarter
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CommentMarkit/CIPS survey suggests solid growth in construction in July, was growth that solid?
But there is scope for this survey to be at variance with official data and other trade surveys
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Orders figures continue to point to a rougher road ahead
For those poring over the latest new orders figures released today to find guidance on the future of construction activity I suspect there is something for the optimists, but rather more for the pessimists.It must be said that trying to discern sensible insight from examining the orders figures month by ...
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Little respite from the worse recession on record
Despite all the talk of “green shoots” over the last few months, it was apparent that this recession was going to be harsh from the offset and our forecasts for the industry over past year have suggested this. This week sees the release of our latest forecasts and it makes ...