-6.8 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Construction Pulse down in April
- Firms downgrade near-term expectations for business activity and hiring
- 41% have ambitions to grow in the next 1 to 3 years
Construction Pulse
Construction Pulse
Construction Pulse
April 2022
86.5
Construction Pulse
Building Activity
Past 3 Months
34%
53%
13%
Balance +21%
(+4 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Building Activity
Next 3 Months
33%
53%
14%
Balance +19%
(-7 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
12%
81%
7%
Balance +5%
(0 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
15%
80%
5%
Balance +10%
(-10 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
91%
9%
0%
Balance +91%
(+3 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
82%
17%
0%
Balance +82%
(+1 on previous reading)
Construction Pulse
Business Ambitions
Next 1 to 3 years
41% growth trajectory
59% less ambitious
5%Confident, actively pursuing opportunities
48%Prefer to stay same size
36%Plan to grow but remain cautious
10%Intend to scale down