+11.3 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Construction Pulse up in February
- Firms downbeat about current situation
- More positive about the outlook for business activity and hiring
Construction Pulse
Construction Pulse
Construction Pulse
February 2021
69.9
Construction Pulse
Building Activity
Past 3 Months
12%
33%
55%
Balance -43%
(-42 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Building Activity
Next 3 Months
38%
51%
11%
Balance +28%
(+37 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
6%
83%
12%
Balance -6%
(-6 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
13%
80%
6%
Balance +7%
(+4 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
61%
34%
4%
Balance +57%
(+9 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
38%
61%
1%
Balance +37%
(+5 on previous reading)