Erratic outlook for new year work
Language: English Series: Construction News ; (7050) 10 January 2008, 20-21(2)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Summarises the construction industry's prospects for 2008. While official statistics of industry output continue to show growth, forecasts suggest a levelling out, with a reduction in growth in 2008. Also highlights a drop in new orders for housing and low confidence amongst light side firms. Graphs show expected sales volume (Construction Products Association survey) and new housing orders, new infrastructure orders and all new orders from 2005-07.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L141923 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 141923-1001 |
Summarises the construction industry's prospects for 2008. While official statistics of industry output continue to show growth, forecasts suggest a levelling out, with a reduction in growth in 2008. Also highlights a drop in new orders for housing and low confidence amongst light side firms. Graphs show expected sales volume (Construction Products Association survey) and new housing orders, new infrastructure orders and all new orders from 2005-07.