Building and Construction
Civil Construction survey, 2023Q1 (Download sample)
Date Uploaded: Mar 29 2023 9:00AM
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index increased to a more than six-year high of 42 in 2023Q1, from 31 in 2022Q4. Sentiment has now improved for four consecutive quarters. Underpinning the improved sentiment was a marked increase in activity, which also boosted
read moreThe FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index increased to a more than six-year high of 42 in 2023Q1, from 31 in 2022Q4. Sentiment has now improved for four consecutive quarters. Underpinning the improved sentiment was a marked increase in activity, which also boosted profitability.
Date Uploaded: Mar 14 2023 2:45PM
After slipping by one point in 2022Q4, sentiment in the building construction sector, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, remained at 33 in 2023Q1. The current level of the index means that almost 70% of respondents are dissatisfied with
read moreAfter slipping by one point in 2022Q4, sentiment in the building construction sector, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, remained at 33 in 2023Q1. The current level of the index means that almost 70% of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Importantly, the relatively downbeat sentiment belies a noticeable improvement in contractor activity this quarter.
Building survey (executive summary), 2023Q1
Date Uploaded: Mar 13 2023 9:00AM
After slipping by one point in 2022Q4, sentiment in the building construction sector, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, remained at 33 in 2023Q1. The current level of the index means that almost 70% of respondents are dissatisfied with
read moreAfter slipping by one point in 2022Q4, sentiment in the building construction sector, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, remained at 33 in 2023Q1. The current level of the index means that almost 70% of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Importantly, the relatively downbeat sentiment belies a noticeable improvement in contractor activity this quarter.
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.