FNB Building Confidence Index
FNB Building Confidence Index (History Data), 2017
Last updated: Sep 19 2017 8:14AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index rose to 35 index points in 2017Q3, from 32 in 2017Q2. However, despite the slight increase in the overall confidence index, the underlying indicators (particularly activity) suggest that growth in the building sector
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index rose to 35 index points in 2017Q3, from 32 in 2017Q2. However, despite the slight increase in the overall confidence index, the underlying indicators (particularly activity) suggest that growth in the building sector likely continued to weaken in 2017Q3.
FNB Building Confidence Index (History Data), 2016
Last updated: Dec 7 2016 8:38AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index rose to 40 points in 2016Q4, its best level in 12 months. This is 2 points higher than the level of 38 recorded in 2016Q3. Furthermore, confidence was higher in all but 2 of the sub-sectors, namely retailers and
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index rose to 40 points in 2016Q4, its best level in 12 months. This is 2 points higher than the level of 38 recorded in 2016Q3. Furthermore, confidence was higher in all but 2 of the sub-sectors, namely retailers and manufacturers of building material. However, even though confidence improved, the current level of the index indicates that the majority (sixty per cent) of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions.
FNB Building Confidence Index (History Data), 2015
Last updated: Dec 2 2015 10:17AM
After losing 9 points in 2015Q3, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index regained some ground, rising by 4 points to 48 in 2015Q4. Although confidence remained below 50, the underlying activity indicators particularly that of residential contractors and
read moreAfter losing 9 points in 2015Q3, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index regained some ground, rising by 4 points to 48 in 2015Q4. Although confidence remained below 50, the underlying activity indicators particularly that of residential contractors and hardware merchants, suggest that growth in the sector regained some momentum. In contrast, the slowdown in non-residential building activity intensified during the quarter.
FNB Building Confidence Index, 2015 - Quarter 3
Last updated: Sep 17 2015 11:49AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell for the third straight quarter to 44 points, from 53 in 2015Q2. The fall in building confidence was led by a sharp drop in the confidence of manufacturers and retailers of hardware, on the back of weaker sales and
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell for the third straight quarter to 44 points, from 53 in 2015Q2. The fall in building confidence was led by a sharp drop in the confidence of manufacturers and retailers of hardware, on the back of weaker sales and profitability. In contrast, building activity of main contractors, particularly in the non-residential sector, improved.
FNB Building Confidence Index, 2015 - Quarter 2
Last updated: Jun 30 2015 10:38AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell for a second consecutive quarter to 53 in 2015Q2, from 55 in 2015Q1. Although confidence was lower, it remained above 50 which indicates that the building sector continued to grow, albeit at a more subdued pace.
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell for a second consecutive quarter to 53 in 2015Q2, from 55 in 2015Q1. Although confidence was lower, it remained above 50 which indicates that the building sector continued to grow, albeit at a more subdued pace.
FNB Building Confidence Index, 2015 - Quarter 1
Last updated: Mar 18 2015 4:42PM
The FNB/BER building confidence index fell from 60 to 55 points in 2015Q1. The decline in overall confidence was, in part, due to a sharp fall in Residential building activity which weighed on the confidence of main contractors and manufacturers of building
read moreThe FNB/BER building confidence index fell from 60 to 55 points in 2015Q1. The decline in overall confidence was, in part, due to a sharp fall in Residential building activity which weighed on the confidence of main contractors and manufacturers of building material in particular. However, despite the decline in overall confidence, the index remained above 50. This suggests that the sector, although still growing, was unable to maintain the momentum of 2014H2.
FNB Building Confidence Index, 2014 - Quarter 4
Last updated: Dec 2 2014 11:34AM
Confidence in the building sector, as measured by the FNB/BER building confidence index, jumped to 60 points in 2014Q4. Confidence, like in 2014Q3, was lifted by a noticeable improvement in residential building activity which, in turn, boosted work across the
read moreConfidence in the building sector, as measured by the FNB/BER building confidence index, jumped to 60 points in 2014Q4. Confidence, like in 2014Q3, was lifted by a noticeable improvement in residential building activity which, in turn, boosted work across the rest of the building value chain.
FNB Building Confidence Index (History Data), 2014
Last updated: Dec 2 2014 11:35AM
Confidence in the building sector, as measured by the FNB/BER building confidence index, jumped to 60 points in 2014Q4. Confidence, like in 2014Q3, was lifted by a noticeable improvement in residential building activity which, in turn, boosted work across the
read moreConfidence in the building sector, as measured by the FNB/BER building confidence index, jumped to 60 points in 2014Q4. Confidence, like in 2014Q3, was lifted by a noticeable improvement in residential building activity which, in turn, boosted work across the rest of the building value chain.
FNB Building Confidence Index, 2014 - Quarter 3
Last updated: Sep 16 2014 11:46AM
After falling to 41 index points in 2014Q2, the FNB/BER composite building confidence index recovered to 45 in 2014Q3. The higher confidence was largely due to a sharp recovery in residential building activity which boosted the confidence of main contractors.
read moreAfter falling to 41 index points in 2014Q2, the FNB/BER composite building confidence index recovered to 45 in 2014Q3. The higher confidence was largely due to a sharp recovery in residential building activity which boosted the confidence of main contractors. The uptick in residential building activity also resulted in increased retail and manufacturing sales.
FNB Building Confidence Index, 2014 - Quarter 2
Last updated: Jun 17 2014 11:42AM
After breaching the key 50-index point mark in 2014Q1, the FNB/BER building confidence index fell by 11 points to 41 in 2014Q2. Confidence in all the sub-sectors making up the index was lower with manufacturers of building materials registering the biggest
read moreAfter breaching the key 50-index point mark in 2014Q1, the FNB/BER building confidence index fell by 11 points to 41 in 2014Q2. Confidence in all the sub-sectors making up the index was lower with manufacturers of building materials registering the biggest decline. An unexpected decline in non-residential building activity also contributed to the sharp fall in confidence during the quarter.