FNB Civil Confidence Index
FNB Civil Confidence Index (History Data), 2020
Last updated: Sep 22 2020 7:57AM
Sentiment in the civil construction sector, as measured by the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index, increased to a still low level of 11 in 2020Q3, from 5 in 2020Q2. Underpinning the low confidence was continued pressure on activity, which, while improved compared
read moreSentiment in the civil construction sector, as measured by the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index, increased to a still low level of 11 in 2020Q3, from 5 in 2020Q2. Underpinning the low confidence was continued pressure on activity, which, while improved compared to 2020Q2, is likely well below the level recorded in 2019Q3.
FNB Civil Confidence Index (History Data), 2019
Last updated: Dec 9 2019 8:53AM
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.
FNB Civil Confidence Index (History Data), 2018
Last updated: Dec 11 2018 9:19AM
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index gained one point to register a still very depressed level of 18 in 2018Q4. Underpinning the low confidence was a significant decline in construction activity as well as a deterioration in order books.
read moreThe FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index gained one point to register a still very depressed level of 18 in 2018Q4. Underpinning the low confidence was a significant decline in construction activity as well as a deterioration in order books.
FNB Civil Confidence Index (History Data), 2017
Last updated: Dec 14 2017 8:02AM
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index gained 4 points to register a level of 19 in 2017Q4. This lifts the index from the 17-year low recorded in 2017Q3. Despite the slight uptick in confidence, growth in construction activity slowed further in the quarter.
read moreThe FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index gained 4 points to register a level of 19 in 2017Q4. This lifts the index from the 17-year low recorded in 2017Q3. Despite the slight uptick in confidence, growth in construction activity slowed further in the quarter.
FNB Civil Confidence Index (History Data), 2016
Last updated: Dec 13 2016 8:42AM
Following a cumulative 24 index point rise during 2016Q2 and 2016Q3, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index shed 17 points to register a level of 35 in 2016Q4. A number of factors contributed to the drop in confidence, including lower activity growth, keener
read moreFollowing a cumulative 24 index point rise during 2016Q2 and 2016Q3, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index shed 17 points to register a level of 35 in 2016Q4. A number of factors contributed to the drop in confidence, including lower activity growth, keener competition and, consequently, also weaker profitability.
FNB Civil Confidence Index (History Data), 2015
Last updated: Jan 14 2016 9:27AM
An improvement in overall profitability saw the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index edge higher to 42 points in 2015Q4, from 39 in 2015Q3. Nonetheless, the current level of confidence still suggests that close to 60% of civil contractors are dissatisfied with
read moreAn improvement in overall profitability saw the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index edge higher to 42 points in 2015Q4, from 39 in 2015Q3. Nonetheless, the current level of confidence still suggests that close to 60% of civil contractors are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions amid restrained growth in construction activity.
FNB Civil Confidence Index, 2015 - Quarter 3
Last updated: Sep 21 2015 11:34AM
Following a gain of 5 points in 2Q2015, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index moved back by 5 points in 3Q2015 to 39. The current level of the index still indicates that more than 60 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions.
read moreFollowing a gain of 5 points in 2Q2015, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index moved back by 5 points in 3Q2015 to 39. The current level of the index still indicates that more than 60 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Confidence was lower due to continued weak growth in construction activity and profitability. In addition, the outlook for the remainder of 2015 and into 2016 deteriorated with demand for new work becoming scarcer.
FNB Civil Confidence Index, 2015 - Quarter 2
Last updated: Jun 24 2015 11:53AM
After dropping to 39 points in 1Q2015, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index recovered somewhat to 44 points in 2Q2015. However, the rise in confidence is deceiving in that the state of the civil construction industry, as implied by the underlying data, seems to
read moreAfter dropping to 39 points in 1Q2015, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index recovered somewhat to 44 points in 2Q2015. However, the rise in confidence is deceiving in that the state of the civil construction industry, as implied by the underlying data, seems to have worsened during the quarter.
FNB Civil Confidence Index, 2015 - Quarter 1
Last updated: Mar 23 2015 11:28AM
After rising to 59 last quarter, the FNB/BER civil confidence index shed 20 points to register a level of 39 in 1Q2015. Confidence was lower largely due to a sharp slowdown in construction activity. In addition, the outlook for construction activity in the
read moreAfter rising to 59 last quarter, the FNB/BER civil confidence index shed 20 points to register a level of 39 in 1Q2015. Confidence was lower largely due to a sharp slowdown in construction activity. In addition, the outlook for construction activity in the short term, particularly for new work, deteriorated.
FNB Civil Confidence Index (History Data), 2014
Last updated: Jan 14 2015 11:54AM
After rising by 4 points in 3Q2014, the FNB/BER civil confidence index increased by a further 11 points to 59 in 4Q2014. The higher confidence was in part due to the improved short to medium term outlook, but construction activity and profitability during the
read moreAfter rising by 4 points in 3Q2014, the FNB/BER civil confidence index increased by a further 11 points to 59 in 4Q2014. The higher confidence was in part due to the improved short to medium term outlook, but construction activity and profitability during the survey quarter remained under pressure.