+9.5 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Construction Pulse up in November
- 28% of firms expect building activity to increase in the next 3 months
- 15% to hire
Construction Pulse
Construction Pulse
Construction Pulse
November 2020
77.1
Construction Pulse
Building Activity
Past 3 Months
32%
37%
31%
Balance 0%
(-14 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Building Activity
Next 3 Months
28%
56%
16%
Balance +12%
(+15 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
11%
72%
17%
Balance -6%
(-4 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
15%
75%
10%
Balance +4%
(+5 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
48%
50%
2%
Balance +45%
(+5 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
27%
70%
3%
Balance +24%
(+2 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Brexit Impact on 2021 Investment Decisions*
- No Impact 30%
- Plans on Hold 64%
- Cancelled Some/All Investment 3%
- Expecting New Opportunities 3%
- *Firms that Brexit is relevant for