-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
-6.8 on previous index reading
Balance +21%
(+4 on previous reading)
Balance +19%
(-7 on previous reading)
Balance +5%
(0 on previous reading)
Balance +10%
(-10 on previous reading)
Balance +91%
(+3 on previous reading)
Balance +82%
(+1 on previous reading)
5%Confident, actively pursuing opportunities
48%Prefer to stay same size
36%Plan to grow but remain cautious
10%Intend to scale down