FNB Building Confidence Index
FNB/BER Building Confidence Index (excel), 2021Q1
Last updated: Mar 15 2021 8:18AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index slipped by two points to 27 in 2021Q1. Activity was also broadly lower which contributed to the slight decline in sentiment. However, of particular concern is the activity levels in the non-residential building sector.
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index slipped by two points to 27 in 2021Q1. Activity was also broadly lower which contributed to the slight decline in sentiment. However, of particular concern is the activity levels in the non-residential building sector.
FNB/BER Building Confidence Index (excel), 2020Q4
Last updated: Dec 2 2020 8:04AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index gained 20 points to 24 in 2020Q3. A further rise in confidence to 29 was registered in 2020Q4. This is the joint best level since the end of 2018. Four out of the six sub-sectors surveyed reported higher confidence with
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index gained 20 points to 24 in 2020Q3. A further rise in confidence to 29 was registered in 2020Q4. This is the joint best level since the end of 2018. Four out of the six sub-sectors surveyed reported higher confidence with sentiment among hardware retailers at a more than five-year high.
FNB/BER Building Confidence Index (excel), 2020Q3
Last updated: Sep 15 2020 7:56AM
Building sector confidence, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, increased to 24 in 2020Q3, from 4 in 2020Q2. Leading this rise in confidence was a jump in sentiment among hardware retailers and building material manufacturers. This was
read moreBuilding sector confidence, as measured by the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index, increased to 24 in 2020Q3, from 4 in 2020Q2. Leading this rise in confidence was a jump in sentiment among hardware retailers and building material manufacturers. This was supported by better-than-expected sales growth.
FNB/BER Building Confidence Index (excel), 2020Q2
Last updated: Jun 18 2020 7:54AM
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.
FNB/BER Building Confidence Index (excel), 2020Q1
Last updated: Mar 24 2020 8:57AM
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.
FNB/BER Building Confidence Index (excel), 2019Q4
Last updated: Dec 4 2019 8:59AM
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.
FNB/BER Building Confidence Index (excel), 2019Q3
Last updated: Sep 17 2019 8:10AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to a multi-year low of 22 in 2019Q3, from 29 in 2019Q2. The current level of the index indicates that close to 80 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Five of the six
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to a multi-year low of 22 in 2019Q3, from 29 in 2019Q2. The current level of the index indicates that close to 80 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Five of the six sub-sectors surveyed reported lower confidence, led by a 22- index-point drop in building sub-contractor confidence. In contrast, building material manufacturer confidence increased to 39.
FNB/BER Building Confidence Index (excel), 2019Q2
Last updated: Jun 18 2019 8:16AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index registered a gain of 4 points to 29 in 2019Q2. While confidence was higher, growth in activity was broadly unchanged. In contrast, activity at the start of the building pipeline (architects and quantity surveyors)
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index registered a gain of 4 points to 29 in 2019Q2. While confidence was higher, growth in activity was broadly unchanged. In contrast, activity at the start of the building pipeline (architects and quantity surveyors) improved.
FNB Building Confidence Index (History Data), 2019
Last updated: Mar 18 2019 8:22AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index lost 7 points to reach an almost eight-year low of 25. During the quarter, two of the six sub-sectors registered higher confidence. Of the four that registered lower confidence, manufacturers (-24) and hardware retailers
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index lost 7 points to reach an almost eight-year low of 25. During the quarter, two of the six sub-sectors registered higher confidence. Of the four that registered lower confidence, manufacturers (-24) and hardware retailers (-23) saw the biggest decline. Overall, the results suggest an intensification of the weak demand conditions plaguing the sector over the past few quarters, with little relief on the horizon.
FNB Building Confidence Index (History Data), 2018
Last updated: Dec 6 2018 8:50AM
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index shed 3 index points to register a level of 32 in 2018Q4. Of the four sub-sectors which reported lower confidence, the sharp increase in pessimism among architects and quantity surveyors was of particular concern. This was
read moreThe FNB/BER Building Confidence Index shed 3 index points to register a level of 32 in 2018Q4. Of the four sub-sectors which reported lower confidence, the sharp increase in pessimism among architects and quantity surveyors was of particular concern. This was underpinned by a marked fall in activity