Construction Forecasting and Research

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    Up ladder, down snake

    2003-05-23T00:00:00

    In this month's Tracker, Building reports that although growth in activity picked up between February and March, it is expected slow down over the next quarter

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    Down, but not out

    2003-04-25T00:00:00

    This month, we report that the pace of growth in construction activity has slackened to a 10-month low, but that it's likely to pick up over the next quarter

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    Going steady

    2003-02-21T00:00:00

    This month, although the outlook for the industry remains positive, the rate of growth looks set to fall from the dizzy heights of 2002

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    Every which way

    2003-01-24T00:00:00

    In the latest monthly figures – for November – we find an industry in a state of flux, with results continuing to vary month on month

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    On solid ground

    2002-11-22T00:00:00

    Figures just in for September complete the picture for the third quarter of 2002, and they show a market that is holding firm. Construction Forecasting and Research presents the facts

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    The heat of the moment

    2002-10-25T00:00:00

    In this month's Tracker, Construction Forecasting and Research reveals that activity levels across the construction industry heated up in August, although the outlook remains rather more lukewarm

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    A summer chill

    2002-09-20T00:00:00

    In this month's Tracker, Construction Forecasting and Research reports that activity across the construction industry declined in July, with large firms and civil engineers suffering the most

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    Bouncing back

    2002-08-30T00:00:00

    In this month's tracker, Construction Forecasting and Research reports that a chilly May turned into a splendid June, with activity rising sharply on the back of government spending …

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    There may be trouble ahead

    2002-06-21T00:00:00

    In this month's tracker, Construction Forecasting and Research reports a slight improvement in April – but unfortunately the good news is marred by a rather less optimistic outlook

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    There's been a mix-up

    2002-05-24T00:00:00

    In this month's tracker, Construction Forecasting and Research reports good and bad results, wpith the civil engineering sector providing much of the positive impetus to the market

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    Better on balance

    2002-04-26T00:00:00

    In this month's tracker, Construction Forecasting and Research reports firms are starting to feel a little more positive with order books and tender prices balances improving across the board

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    The black hole

    2002-03-22T00:00:00

    Construction firms need to base their decision-making on accurate data, but up to now information on the £25bn repair, maintenance, refurbishment and extension sector has been terribly hazy. Now a DTI-sponsored survey puts it into focus. Alan Armitage of Construction Forecasting & Research explains …