Building and Construction
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.
Last updated: Sep 14 2021 7:55AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index declined to 35 in 2021Q3, from 39 in 2021Q2. This means that, across the building sector pipeline, 65% of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. While the composite index remains higher than the
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index declined to 35 in 2021Q3, from 39 in 2021Q2. This means that, across the building sector pipeline, 65% of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. While the composite index remains higher than the average of the past few years, it is concerning that the index excluding the hardware retail and building material manufacturing sector – a measure of confidence in the “core” building sector – fell to 20, from 25 in 2021Q2.
Building survey (executive summary), 2021Q3
Last updated: Sep 14 2021 7:56AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index declined to 35 in 2021Q3, from 39 in 2021Q2. This means that, across the building sector pipeline, 65% of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. While the composite index remains higher than the
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index declined to 35 in 2021Q3, from 39 in 2021Q2. This means that, across the building sector pipeline, 65% of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. While the composite index remains higher than the average of the past few years, it is concerning that the index excluding the hardware retail and building material manufacturing sector – a measure of confidence in the “core” building sector – fell to 20, from 25 in 2021Q2.
Civil construction survey, 2021Q2 (Download sample)
Last updated: Jun 24 2021 8:04AM
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index rose steadily between 2020Q3 and 2021Q1. This quarter, however, the index fell to 13, from 21 in 2021Q1. While respondents were somewhat disappointed with the level of activity, the extent to which confidence declined was
read moreThe FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index rose steadily between 2020Q3 and 2021Q1. This quarter, however, the index fell to 13, from 21 in 2021Q1. While respondents were somewhat disappointed with the level of activity, the extent to which confidence declined was not entirely supported by the underlying indicators.
Last updated: Jun 14 2021 8:22AM
After slipping to 27 in 2021Q1, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, increased notably to 39 in 2021Q2. Even though this is the highest level of the index since 2018Q1, at the current level, more than 60% of respondents are still dissatisfied with current
read moreAfter slipping to 27 in 2021Q1, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, increased notably to 39 in 2021Q2. Even though this is the highest level of the index since 2018Q1, at the current level, more than 60% of respondents are still dissatisfied with current business conditions. Additionally, most of the improved sentiment came from two sectors namely: building material manufacturers and hardware retailers.
Building survey (executive summary), 2021Q2
Last updated: Jun 14 2021 8:23AM
After slipping to 27 in 2021Q1, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, increased notably to 39 in 2021Q2. Even though this is the highest level of the index since 2018Q1, at the current level, more than 60% of respondents are still dissatisfied with current
read moreAfter slipping to 27 in 2021Q1, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, increased notably to 39 in 2021Q2. Even though this is the highest level of the index since 2018Q1, at the current level, more than 60% of respondents are still dissatisfied with current business conditions. Additionally, most of the improved sentiment came from two sectors namely: building material manufacturers and hardware retailers.
Civil construction survey, 2021Q1 (Download sample)
Last updated: Mar 24 2021 7:34AM
After rising to 16 in 2021Q1, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index gained a further five points to register a level of 21 in 2021Q1. Higher activity this quarter boosted sentiment.