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Recovery set to continue after surprise slowdown

By: Language: English Series: Building ; 272(8461) 5 January 2007, 18-19(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Although 2006 did not deliver the growth expected, Experian predicts 2.5% growth in construction output for 2007, rising to 3% in 2009. Stable growth of 2.5% over the next three to five years is also forecast for the UK economy, although consumer spending will slow down. Includes forecasts for public sector spending, public and private sector housing, and repair, maintenance and improvement. Table and graph.

Although 2006 did not deliver the growth expected, Experian predicts 2.5% growth in construction output for 2007, rising to 3% in 2009. Stable growth of 2.5% over the next three to five years is also forecast for the UK economy, although consumer spending will slow down. Includes forecasts for public sector spending, public and private sector housing, and repair, maintenance and improvement. Table and graph.