Building and Construction
Civil Construction Survey, 2020Q2 (Download sample)
Last updated: Jun 25 2020 8:50AM
After rising from 10 to 24 between 2019Q1 and 2020Q1, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index fell to an all-time low of 5 in 2020Q2. Underlying the fall in confidence was a steep drop in activity.
Last updated: Jun 18 2020 11:40AM
From an already depressed 13 in 2020Q1, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to an all-time low of 4 in 2020Q2. Underpinning the fall in sentiment was a sharp drop in building activity, as
expected given the hard lockdown in April and partial shutdown
read moreFrom an already depressed 13 in 2020Q1, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to an all-time low of 4 in 2020Q2. Underpinning the fall in sentiment was a sharp drop in building activity, as
expected given the hard lockdown in April and partial shutdown in May.
Building survey, 2020Q2 (executive summary)
Last updated: Jun 18 2020 11:41AM
From an already depressed 13 in 2020Q1, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to an all-time low of 4 in 2020Q2. Underpinning the fall in sentiment was a sharp drop in building activity, as
expected given the hard lockdown in April and partial shutdown
read moreFrom an already depressed 13 in 2020Q1, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to an all-time low of 4 in 2020Q2. Underpinning the fall in sentiment was a sharp drop in building activity, as
expected given the hard lockdown in April and partial shutdown in May.
Civil Construction survey, 2020Q1 (Download sample)
Last updated: Mar 31 2020 7:58AM
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index rose for the fourth straight quarter in 2020Q1. However, at 24, the index still signifies that the majority of civil contractors are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions.
read moreThe FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index rose for the fourth straight quarter in 2020Q1. However, at 24, the index still signifies that the majority of civil contractors are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions.
Last updated: Mar 24 2020 11:44AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell by 12 points to 13 in 2020Q1. This is the worst level of the index since 1998Q3. Underpinning the decline in confidence was a broad-based deterioration in activity.
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell by 12 points to 13 in 2020Q1. This is the worst level of the index since 1998Q3. Underpinning the decline in confidence was a broad-based deterioration in activity.
Building survey, 2020Q1 (executive summary)
Last updated: Mar 17 2020 10:54AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell by 12 points to 13 in 2020Q1. This is the worst level of the index since 1998Q3. Underpinning the decline in confidence was a broad-based deterioration in activity.
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell by 12 points to 13 in 2020Q1. This is the worst level of the index since 1998Q3. Underpinning the decline in confidence was a broad-based deterioration in activity.
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.