Building and Construction
Civil Construction survey, 2022Q4 (Download sample)
Date Uploaded: Dec 5 2022 9:00AM
After improving by 14 index points in 2022Q3, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index rose by a further 7 index points to record a level of 31 in 2022Q4. Underlying the improved mood was better activity that supported profitability. Furthermore, insufficient
read moreAfter improving by 14 index points in 2022Q3, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index rose by a further 7 index points to record a level of 31 in 2022Q4. Underlying the improved mood was better activity that supported profitability. Furthermore, insufficient demand as a business constraint eased.
Date Uploaded: Nov 30 2022 9:00AM
Sentiment in the building construction sector, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, slipped to 33 in 2022Q4, from 34 in 2022Q3. This means that the index has been broadly stable – at a historically low level – for much of the year. While the
read moreSentiment in the building construction sector, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, slipped to 33 in 2022Q4, from 34 in 2022Q3. This means that the index has been broadly stable – at a historically low level – for much of the year. While the composite confidence index is largely unchanged, building activity, particularly among residential main contractors, improved markedly.
Building survey (executive summary), 2022Q4
Date Uploaded: Nov 30 2022 9:00AM
Sentiment in the building construction sector, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, slipped to 33 in 2022Q4, from 34 in 2022Q3. This means that the index has been broadly stable – at a historically low level – for much of the year. While the
read moreSentiment in the building construction sector, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, slipped to 33 in 2022Q4, from 34 in 2022Q3. This means that the index has been broadly stable – at a historically low level – for much of the year. While the composite confidence index is largely unchanged, building activity, particularly among residential main contractors, improved markedly.
Civil construction survey, 2022Q3 (Download sample)
Date Uploaded: Sep 29 2022 11:15AM
After moving marginally higher to 10 in 2022Q2, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index increased further to 24 in 2022Q3, a level last reached in 2020Q1. Despite the improvement in sentiment, the current index level means that more than seventy-five per cent of
read moreAfter moving marginally higher to 10 in 2022Q2, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index increased further to 24 in 2022Q3, a level last reached in 2020Q1. Despite the improvement in sentiment, the current index level means that more than seventy-five per cent of respondents were dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions.
Date Uploaded: Sep 13 2022 9:00AM
Building confidence, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, remained unchanged at 34 in 2022Q3. During the quarter, main contractors saw sentiment decline by 17 points, followed by building material manufacturers (-12) and quantity surveyors
read moreBuilding confidence, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, remained unchanged at 34 in 2022Q3. During the quarter, main contractors saw sentiment decline by 17 points, followed by building material manufacturers (-12) and quantity surveyors (-4). The downbeat sentiment of main contractors was due to a drop in confidence among residential builders. Meanwhile, the mood among non-residential builders improved significantly in 2022Q3 on the back of markedly better activity and somewhat better profitability.
Building survey (executive summary), 2022Q3
Date Uploaded: Sep 13 2022 9:00AM
Building confidence, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, remained unchanged at 34 in 2022Q3. During the quarter, main contractors saw sentiment decline by 17 points, followed by building material manufacturers (-12) and quantity surveyors
read moreBuilding confidence, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, remained unchanged at 34 in 2022Q3. During the quarter, main contractors saw sentiment decline by 17 points, followed by building material manufacturers (-12) and quantity surveyors (-4). The downbeat sentiment of main contractors was due to a drop in confidence among residential builders. Meanwhile, the mood among non-residential builders improved significantly in 2022Q3 on the back of markedly better activity and somewhat better profitability.
Civil Construction survey, 2022Q2 (Download sample)
Date Uploaded: Jun 30 2022 9:00AM
Sentiment among contractors in the civil construction sector, as measured by the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index, remained low at 10 in 2022Q2, from 9 in 2022Q1. The current index level means that ninety per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing
read moreSentiment among contractors in the civil construction sector, as measured by the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index, remained low at 10 in 2022Q2, from 9 in 2022Q1. The current index level means that ninety per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Underpinning the still low confidence was poorer construction activity.
Date Uploaded: Jun 15 2022 9:00AM
Building sector confidence, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, declined to 34, from 40 in 2022Q1. By far the biggest drag on confidence was the building material manufacturing sector where confidence fell by 43 index points to only 12. This
read moreBuilding sector confidence, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, declined to 34, from 40 in 2022Q1. By far the biggest drag on confidence was the building material manufacturing sector where confidence fell by 43 index points to only 12. This was partially offset by a 21-point jump in main contractor confidence. On a more positive note, confidence in the “core” building sector (excluding building material manufacturers and hardware retailers) increased to 35, from 31 in 2022Q1
Building survey (executive summary), 2022Q2
Date Uploaded: Jun 15 2022 9:00AM
Building sector confidence, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, declined to 34, from 40 in 2022Q1. By far the biggest drag on confidence was the building material manufacturing sector where confidence fell by 43 index points to only 12. This
read moreBuilding sector confidence, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, declined to 34, from 40 in 2022Q1. By far the biggest drag on confidence was the building material manufacturing sector where confidence fell by 43 index points to only 12. This was partially offset by a 21-point jump in main contractor confidence. On a more positive note, confidence in the “core” building sector (excluding building material manufacturers and hardware retailers) increased to 35, from 31 in 2022Q1
Civil Construction survey, 2022Q1 (Download sample)
Date Uploaded: Mar 31 2022 9:00AM
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index declined to 9, from 15 in 2021Q4. Overall, a stabilisation in activity growth and an expectation that activity will improve further next quarter was unable to offset concerns about the slow pace at which project tenders are
read moreThe FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index declined to 9, from 15 in 2021Q4. Overall, a stabilisation in activity growth and an expectation that activity will improve further next quarter was unable to offset concerns about the slow pace at which project tenders are adjudicated and awarded.