-12.2 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Construction Pulse down in March
- Firms downgrade near-term expectations for business activity
- And hiring intentions
Construction Pulse
Construction Pulse
Construction Pulse
March 2020
82.9
Construction Pulse
Building Activity
Past 3 Months
22%
61%
17%
Balance +4%
(-6 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Building Activity
Next 3 Months
40%
56%
4%
Balance +36%
(-6 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
9%
83%
8%
Balance +1%
(-3 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
18%
78%
5%
Balance +13%
(-8 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
56%
42%
2%
Balance +55%
(+4 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
26%
72%
2%
Balance +24%
(-8 on previous reading)