+7.2 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Construction Pulse up December
- Firms more optimistic about near-term expectations for business activity
- And hiring
Construction Pulse
Construction Pulse
Construction Pulse
December 2019
85.1
Construction Pulse
Building Activity
Past 3 Months
37%
50%
13%
Balance +24%
(+13 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Building Activity
Next 3 Months
28%
62%
10%
Balance +18%
(+6 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
9%
86%
5%
Balance +5%
(+1 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
20%
78%
2%
Balance +18%
(+16 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
49%
49%
2%
Balance +47%
(0 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
30%
68%
2%
Balance +28%
(-1 on previous reading)