-3.4 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Construction Pulse down in March
- Labour shortages and uncertainty key factors limiting building activity
- 39% of firms to increase investment spending this year
Construction Pulse
Construction Pulse
Construction Pulse
March 2019
91.1
Construction Pulse
Building Activity
Past 3 Months
32%
52%
16%
Balance +16%
(-6 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Building Activity
Next 3 Months
45%
51%
4%
Balance +41%
(+5 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
12%
79%
9%
Balance +3%
(-2 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
25%
71%
4%
Balance +21%
(+4 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
68%
31%
1%
Balance +68%
(+9 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
45%
54%
1%
Balance +45%
(+5 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Investment Intentions
2019
39%
56%
6%
Balance +33%
Construction Pulse
Brexit Impact on 2019 Investment Decisions*
- No Impact 26%
- Plans on Hold 70%
- Cancelled Some/All Investment 3%
- Expecting New Opportunities 0%
- *Firms that Brexit is relevant for