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Building intelligence a mixed picture

By: Language: English Series: Building ; 273 (8551) 17 October 2008, 64-65 (2)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Suggests that performance declines across the industry due to the economic downturn but shows variations between regions and sectors. The new-build public non residential sector increased of 12% in the second quarter, year-on-year, due to the start of the construction for the Olympic Games in 2012. The new work and repair and maintenance sectors have increased year-on-year. Mentions that the infrastructure rose in the second quarter of 2008. Forecasts that output performances across the building industry will be higher in 2010 than in 2007. Regions' work output figures were varied. New work orders increased only in East Anglia, Bedfordshire and South only.
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Suggests that performance declines across the industry due to the economic downturn but shows variations between regions and sectors. The new-build public non residential sector increased of 12% in the second quarter, year-on-year, due to the start of the construction for the Olympic Games in 2012. The new work and repair and maintenance sectors have increased year-on-year. Mentions that the infrastructure rose in the second quarter of 2008. Forecasts that output performances across the building industry will be higher in 2010 than in 2007. Regions' work output figures were varied. New work orders increased only in East Anglia, Bedfordshire and South only.