The tracker calm before the storm?
Language: English Series: Building ; 272(8506) 16 November 2007, 84-85(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: The latest Experian Business Strategies' "Focus survey of construction activity" reveals that the construction industry is not yet showing signs of bowing under economic pressure, with activity continuing to increase in September. The overall activity index dropped by two points to 57, but remained in the increasing zone, and the residential index remained stable at 54 for the second consecutive month. Performance was strongest in the civil engineering sector, with the activity index reaching 67. Construction activity is forecast to continue to increase over the next quarter, at a slightly faster rate than in September.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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The latest Experian Business Strategies' "Focus survey of construction activity" reveals that the construction industry is not yet showing signs of bowing under economic pressure, with activity continuing to increase in September. The overall activity index dropped by two points to 57, but remained in the increasing zone, and the residential index remained stable at 54 for the second consecutive month. Performance was strongest in the civil engineering sector, with the activity index reaching 67. Construction activity is forecast to continue to increase over the next quarter, at a slightly faster rate than in September.