Output and employment in the construction industry fourth quarter 2005

Output and employment in the construction industry fourth quarter 2005 - 2006 - DTI Press Release (OEC - Q405) 8 March 2006 .

Construction output in 2005 fell by 1% compared to the previous year; output in the fourth quarter of 2005 was unchanged compared to the third quarter. The total volume of new work in 2005 was also 1% lower than in 2004, but rose by a similar percentage in the fourth quarter compared with the previous quarter. The number or employees (seasonally adjusted) in employment in October 2005 was 2% lower than in July, but showed an increase of 2% compared to October 2004.


DBERR OUTPUT AND EMPLOYMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY


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