FNB Civil Confidence Index
FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index (History Data)
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.
FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index (History Data), 2021
Date Uploaded: Dec 6 2021 9:00AM
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.
FNB Civil Confidence Index (History Data), 2020
Date Uploaded: Dec 7 2020 9:00AM
In 2020Q2, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index fell to only five. Sentiment improved to 11 in 2020Q3 and by a further five points to 16 in 2020Q4. Although better, the current index level means that the vast majority (more than eighty per cent) of respondents
read moreIn 2020Q2, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index fell to only five. Sentiment improved to 11 in 2020Q3 and by a further five points to 16 in 2020Q4. Although better, the current index level means that the vast majority (more than eighty per cent) of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions.
FNB Civil Confidence Index (History Data), 2019
Date Uploaded: Dec 9 2019 9:00AM
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
Date Uploaded: Dec 11 2018 9:20AM
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
Date Uploaded: Dec 14 2017 9:00AM
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
Date Uploaded: Dec 13 2016 9:00AM
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
Date Uploaded: Jan 14 2016 12:00PM
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
Date Uploaded: Sep 21 2015 12:00PM
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
Date Uploaded: Jun 24 2015 12:00PM
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.