Building and Construction
Building Survey (Executive Summary), 2019Q3
Last updated: Sep 17 2019 8:17AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to a multi-year low of 22 in 2019Q3, from 29 in 2019Q2. The current level of the index indicates that close to 80 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Five of the six
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to a multi-year low of 22 in 2019Q3, from 29 in 2019Q2. The current level of the index indicates that close to 80 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Five of the six sub-sectors surveyed reported lower confidence, led by a 22- index-point drop in building sub-contractor confidence. In contrast, building material manufacturer confidence increased to 39.
Last updated: Sep 17 2019 8:18AM
This report outline some of the key findings of the BER’s 2019Q2 Building survey, including the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index. The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to a multi-year low of 22 in 2019Q3, from 29 in 2019Q2. The current level of the
read moreThis report outline some of the key findings of the BER’s 2019Q2 Building survey, including the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index. The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to a multi-year low of 22 in 2019Q3, from 29 in 2019Q2. The current level of the index indicates that close to 80 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Five of the six sub-sectors surveyed reported lower confidence, led by a 22- index-point drop in building sub-contractor confidence. In contrast, building material manufacturer confidence increased to 39.
Civil Construction survey, 2019Q2 (Download sample)
Last updated: Jun 24 2019 3:09PM
Business sentiment among civil contractors remained in the doldrums in 2019Q2. After falling to an all-time record low of 10 in 2019Q1, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence index edged a mere one point higher to 11 in 2019Q2.
read moreBusiness sentiment among civil contractors remained in the doldrums in 2019Q2. After falling to an all-time record low of 10 in 2019Q1, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence index edged a mere one point higher to 11 in 2019Q2.
Building Survey (Executive Summary), 2019 - Quarter 2
Last updated: Jun 18 2019 9:24AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index registered a gain of 4 points to 29 in 2019Q2. While confidence was higher, growth in activity was broadly unchanged. In contrast, activity at the start of the building pipeline (architects and quantity surveyors)
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index registered a gain of 4 points to 29 in 2019Q2. While confidence was higher, growth in activity was broadly unchanged. In contrast, activity at the start of the building pipeline (architects and quantity surveyors) improved.
Building Survey, 2019 - Quarter2 (Download sample)
Last updated: Jun 18 2019 9:25AM
This report outline some of the key findings of the BER’s 2019Q2 Building survey, including the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index. The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index registered a gain of 4 points to 29 in 2019Q2. While confidence was higher, growth in
read moreThis report outline some of the key findings of the BER’s 2019Q2 Building survey, including the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index. The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index registered a gain of 4 points to 29 in 2019Q2. While confidence was higher, growth in activity was broadly unchanged. In contrast, activity at the start of the building pipeline (architects and quantity surveyors) improved.
Civil Construction survey, 2019Q1 (Download sample)
Last updated: Mar 26 2019 8:55AM
After remaining largely unchanged in 2018Q4, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index shed 8 points to register its lowest level ever of 10. Confidence was lower largely on the back of weaker activity growth, which also weighed on profitability.
read moreAfter remaining largely unchanged in 2018Q4, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index shed 8 points to register its lowest level ever of 10. Confidence was lower largely on the back of weaker activity growth, which also weighed on profitability.
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.