Building and Construction
Building Survey, 2019 - Quarter 1 (Download sample)
Last updated: Mar 18 2019 8:31AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index lost 7 points to reach an almost eight-year low of 25. During the quarter, two of the six sub-sectors registered higher confidence. Of the four that registered lower confidence, manufacturers (-24) and hardware retailers
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index lost 7 points to reach an almost eight-year low of 25. During the quarter, two of the six sub-sectors registered higher confidence. Of the four that registered lower confidence, manufacturers (-24) and hardware retailers (-23) saw the biggest decline. Overall, the results suggest an intensification of the weak demand conditions plaguing the sector over the past few quarters, with little relief on the horizon.
Building Survey (Executive Summary), 2019 - Quarter 1
Last updated: Mar 18 2019 8:33AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index lost 7 points to reach an almost eight-year low of 25. During the quarter, two of the six sub-sectors registered higher confidence. Of the four that registered lower confidence, manufacturers (-24) and hardware retailers
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index lost 7 points to reach an almost eight-year low of 25. During the quarter, two of the six sub-sectors registered higher confidence. Of the four that registered lower confidence, manufacturers (-24) and hardware retailers (-23) saw the biggest decline. Overall, the results suggest an intensification of the weak demand conditions plaguing the sector over the past few quarters, with little relief on the horizon.
Construction Survey, 2018 - Quarter 4 (Download sample)
Last updated: Dec 11 2018 9:20AM
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index gained one point to register a still very depressed level of 18 in 2018Q4. Underpinning the low confidence was a significant decline in construction activity as well as a deterioration in order books.
read moreThe FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index gained one point to register a still very depressed level of 18 in 2018Q4. Underpinning the low confidence was a significant decline in construction activity as well as a deterioration in order books.
Building Survey (Executive Summary), 2018 - Quarter 4
Last updated: Dec 6 2018 10:36AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index shed 3 index points to register a level of 32 in 2018Q4. Of the four sub-sectors which reported lower confidence, the sharp increase in pessimism among architects and quantity surveyors was of particular concern. This was
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index shed 3 index points to register a level of 32 in 2018Q4. Of the four sub-sectors which reported lower confidence, the sharp increase in pessimism among architects and quantity surveyors was of particular concern. This was underpinned by a marked fall in activity.
Building Survey, 2018 - Quarter 4 (Download sample)
Last updated: Dec 6 2018 10:37AM
This report outline some of the key findings of the BER’s 2018Q4 Building survey, including the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index. The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index shed 3 index points to register a level of 32 in 2018Q4. Of the four sub-sectors which
read moreThis report outline some of the key findings of the BER’s 2018Q4 Building survey, including the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index. The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index shed 3 index points to register a level of 32 in 2018Q4. Of the four sub-sectors which reported lower confidence, the sharp increase in pessimism among architects and quantity surveyors was of particular concern. This was underpinned by a marked fall in activity.
Construction Survey, 2018 - Quarter 3 (Download sample)
Last updated: Sep 25 2018 7:33AM
Civil contractors remain pessimistic as reflected by the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index which, at 17, has been below 20 for more than a year.
Building Survey, 2018 - Quarter 3 (Download sample)
Last updated: Sep 18 2018 8:49AM
This report outline some of the key findings of the BER’s 2018Q3 Building survey, including the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index. As in 2018Q2, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index registered a level of 29 in 2018Q3. Although the overall index was flat,
read moreThis report outline some of the key findings of the BER’s 2018Q3 Building survey, including the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index. As in 2018Q2, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index registered a level of 29 in 2018Q3. Although the overall index was flat, there were noteworthy changes in confidence among the sub-sectors which make up the index, particularly a sharp drop in sub-contractor. The data for 2018Q3 is also provided.
Building Survey (Text Only), 2018 - Quarter 3 (Download sample)
Last updated: Sep 18 2018 8:50AM
This report outline some of the key findings of the BER’s 2018Q3 Building survey, including the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index. As in 2018Q2, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index registered a level of 29 in 2018Q3. Although the overall index was flat,
read moreThis report outline some of the key findings of the BER’s 2018Q3 Building survey, including the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index. As in 2018Q2, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index registered a level of 29 in 2018Q3. Although the overall index was flat, there were noteworthy changes in confidence among the sub-sectors which make up the index, particularly a sharp drop in sub-contractor confidence.
Building Survey (Executive Summary), 2018 - Quarter 3
Last updated: Sep 18 2018 8:51AM
As in 2018Q2, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index registered a level of 29 in 2018Q3. Although the overall index was flat, there were noteworthy changes in confidence among the sub-sectors which make up the index, particularly a sharp drop in sub-contractor
read moreAs in 2018Q2, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index registered a level of 29 in 2018Q3. Although the overall index was flat, there were noteworthy changes in confidence among the sub-sectors which make up the index, particularly a sharp drop in sub-contractor confidence.
Construction Survey, 2018 - Quarter 2 (Download sample)
Last updated: Jun 26 2018 7:41AM
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index gained 3 points to register a level of 15 in 2018Q2. The sustained low confidence is explained by a deterioration in almost all of the underlying indicators, most notably construction activity and tendering competition.
read moreThe FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index gained 3 points to register a level of 15 in 2018Q2. The sustained low confidence is explained by a deterioration in almost all of the underlying indicators, most notably construction activity and tendering competition.