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245			_aConstruction industry growth slows
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490			_aConstruction Products Association Press Release _v 13 January 2003, (3)
520			_aThe construction industry can expect little growth in the next two years, according to the latest Construction Products Association forecast. A sharp decline in private sector investment is predicted for this and next year, and industry growth will fall to 3.7% this year, dropping to 0.6% in 2004. Output growth was expected to have increased more than 7% last year, the highest rate of growth since 1988. Growth is expected to improve slightly in 2005, up to 1.3%. Table. Copies of the forecast are available from t +44 (0)20 7323 3770 or [email protected] www.constprod.org.uk/download/pr/Forecast%20PR%2010.01.03.doc
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650			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS
650			_aCONSTRUCTION FORECASTS
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT
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