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Civil Construction survey, 2019Q4 (Download sample)
Last updated: Dec 9 2019 8:55AM
After improving in 2019Q3, construction activity gained further ground in 2019Q4. The higher activity lifted the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index to 22, from 15 in 2019Q3. This marks the first time since 2017Q2 that confidence has been above 20.
read moreAfter improving in 2019Q3, construction activity gained further ground in 2019Q4. The higher activity lifted the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index to 22, from 15 in 2019Q3. This marks the first time since 2017Q2 that confidence has been above 20.
Building Survey (Executive Summary), 2019Q4
Last updated: Dec 4 2019 9:00AM
After receding to a 20-year low of 22 in 2019Q3, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index edged higher to 25 in 2019Q4. Four sub-sectors registered higher confidence in 4Q2019 namely, hardware retailers (+19), architects (+18), sub-contractors (+12) and main
read moreAfter receding to a 20-year low of 22 in 2019Q3, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index edged higher to 25 in 2019Q4. Four sub-sectors registered higher confidence in 4Q2019 namely, hardware retailers (+19), architects (+18), sub-contractors (+12) and main contractors (+8). This was almost entirely offset by a 35-index point drop in building material manufacturer confidence.
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Last updated: Dec 4 2019 2:12PM
This report outline some of the key findings of the BER’s 2019Q4 Building survey, including the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index. After receding to a 20-year low of 22 in 2019Q3, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index edged higher to 25 in 2019Q4. Four
read moreThis report outline some of the key findings of the BER’s 2019Q4 Building survey, including the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index. After receding to a 20-year low of 22 in 2019Q3, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index edged higher to 25 in 2019Q4. Four sub-sectors registered higher confidence in 4Q2019 namely, hardware retailers (+19), architects (+18), sub-contractors (+12) and main contractors (+8). This was almost entirely offset by a 35-index point drop in building material manufacturer confidence. The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to a multi-year low of 22 in 2019Q3, from 29 in 2019Q2.
Civil Construction survey, 2019Q3 (Download sample)
Last updated: Sep 26 2019 7:53AM
After rising by 1 point in 2019Q2, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index edged 4 points higher to 15 in 2019Q3. This index has now been below 20 for two years. While confidence remained low, activity showed a marked increase which, in
turn, lifted
read moreAfter rising by 1 point in 2019Q2, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index edged 4 points higher to 15 in 2019Q3. This index has now been below 20 for two years. While confidence remained low, activity showed a marked increase which, in
turn, lifted profitability.
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.