Construction Forecasting and Research
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Up ladder, down snake
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …