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Building industry turndown continues for another quarter little evidence of seasonal upturn, but builders optimistic for summer

By: Language: English Series: FMB State of Trade Survey ; 25 July 2006Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: 35% of respondents to the FMB State of Trade Survey for the second quarter of 2006 reported a fall in workloads between April and June, compared with 29% who reported a higher workload. The drop in workload was largest in repair, maintenance and improvement of social housing and non-residential public sector building. FMB members anticipate a rise in workload in the third quarter of the year, driven by increases in private and social housing.

35% of respondents to the FMB State of Trade Survey for the second quarter of 2006 reported a fall in workloads between April and June, compared with 29% who reported a higher workload. The drop in workload was largest in repair, maintenance and improvement of social housing and non-residential public sector building. FMB members anticipate a rise in workload in the third quarter of the year, driven by increases in private and social housing.