Construction sector poised for buoyant 2007 [electronic resource]
Language: English Series: Lloyds TSB Press Release ; 2 February 2007Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Lloyd TSB's biannual "Business in Britain survey" reveals that 35% of construction firms plan to raise prices over the next six months, while only 8% plan to lower them. This is due to rising orders, with 49% of firms reporting stronger orders in the second half of 2006. However, fewer companies expect to see higher profits, a likely result of the higher wages firms have had to pay due to the lack of skilled workers.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Lloyd TSB's biannual "Business in Britain survey" reveals that 35% of construction firms plan to raise prices over the next six months, while only 8% plan to lower them. This is due to rising orders, with 49% of firms reporting stronger orders in the second half of 2006. However, fewer companies expect to see higher profits, a likely result of the higher wages firms have had to pay due to the lack of skilled workers.