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If inflation rises, what's in prospect for construction?

By: Language: English Series: Construction News ; (7023) 21 June 2007, 14(1)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Examines the current economic climate, providing an overview of the effects of inflation on different sectors. Changes in price of goods and services are summarised. Statistics are presented for May 2007. The effect of a predicted economic slowdown on the construction industry is considered. The private construction sector may experience some cooling. This is likely to be more pronounced in new construction work than in repair and maintenance.

Examines the current economic climate, providing an overview of the effects of inflation on different sectors. Changes in price of goods and services are summarised. Statistics are presented for May 2007. The effect of a predicted economic slowdown on the construction industry is considered. The private construction sector may experience some cooling. This is likely to be more pronounced in new construction work than in repair and maintenance.