Building and Construction
Civil Construction survey, 2022Q2 (Download sample)
Last updated: Jun 29 2022 6:46PM
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.
Last updated: Jun 14 2022 2:55PM
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
Last updated: Jun 14 2022 2:56PM
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)
Last updated: Mar 30 2022 3:49PM
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.
Last updated: Mar 15 2022 8:36AM
After slipping to 34 in 2021Q4, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index rose to 40 in 2022Q1. Although this is a four-year high, most of the improvement in the business mood came from building material manufacturers and building sub-contractors.
read moreAfter slipping to 34 in 2021Q4, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index rose to 40 in 2022Q1. Although this is a four-year high, most of the improvement in the business mood came from building material manufacturers and building sub-contractors.
Building survey (executive summary), 2022Q1
Last updated: Mar 15 2022 8:38AM
After slipping to 34 in 2021Q4, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index rose to 40 in 2022Q1. Although this is a four-year high, most of the improvement in the business mood came from building material manufacturers and building sub-contractors.
read moreAfter slipping to 34 in 2021Q4, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index rose to 40 in 2022Q1. Although this is a four-year high, most of the improvement in the business mood came from building material manufacturers and building sub-contractors.
Civil Construction survey, 2021Q4 (Download sample)
Last updated: Dec 3 2021 5:07PM
After rising to 17 in 2021Q3, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index slipped to 15 in 2021Q4. The current index level means that the vast majority (eighty-five per cent) of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Importantly, sentiment
read moreAfter rising to 17 in 2021Q3, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index slipped to 15 in 2021Q4. The current index level means that the vast majority (eighty-five per cent) of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Importantly, sentiment declined this quarter even though key indicators such as activity and profitability improved.
Last updated: Nov 29 2021 3:10PM
After slipping to 35 in 2021Q3, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index was marginally lower at 34 in 2021Q4. Importantly, the “core” building sector index (excluding the hardware retailers and building material manufacturing sector) rose to 27, from 20 in
read moreAfter slipping to 35 in 2021Q3, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index was marginally lower at 34 in 2021Q4. Importantly, the “core” building sector index (excluding the hardware retailers and building material manufacturing sector) rose to 27, from 20 in 2021Q3. Although still very low, this is the best level since 2019Q2.
Building survey (executive summary), 2021Q4
Last updated: Nov 29 2021 3:17PM
After slipping to 35 in 2021Q3, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index was marginally lower at 34 in 2021Q4. Importantly, the “core” building sector index (excluding the hardware retailers and building material manufacturing sector) rose to 27, from 20 in
read moreAfter slipping to 35 in 2021Q3, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index was marginally lower at 34 in 2021Q4. Importantly, the “core” building sector index (excluding the hardware retailers and building material manufacturing sector) rose to 27, from 20 in 2021Q3. Although still very low, this is the best level since 2019Q2.
Civil Construction survey, 2021Q3 (Download sample)
Last updated: Sep 20 2021 5:59PM
After falling to 13 in 2021Q2, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index edged higher to 17. The index has been around the 20-point mark since the middle of 2017. The current index level means that the vast majority (more than eighty per cent) of respondents are
read moreAfter falling to 13 in 2021Q2, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index edged higher to 17. The index has been around the 20-point mark since the middle of 2017. The current index level means that the vast majority (more than eighty per cent) of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions.