FNB Civil Confidence Index
FNB Civil Confidence Index (History Data), 2017
Last updated: Jun 28 2017 8:56AM
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index fell to 28 in 2017Q2, from 40 in 2017Q2. This, along with 2016Q1, is the joint lowest confidence since the end of 2011. The current level of the index means that more than seventy per cent of respondents are dissatisfied
read moreThe FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index fell to 28 in 2017Q2, from 40 in 2017Q2. This, along with 2016Q1, is the joint lowest confidence since the end of 2011. The current level of the index means that more than seventy per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions.
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.
FNB Civil Confidence Index, 2014 - Quarter 4
Last updated: Jan 14 2015 11:53AM
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.
FNB Civil Confidence Index, 2014 - Quarter 3
Last updated: Sep 22 2014 10:45AM
The FNB/BER Civil confidence index rose by 4 points, from 44 to 48 in 2014Q3. Confidence was higher despite a sharp fall in construction work during the quarter. The fall in construction activity also weighed on overall profitability.
read moreThe FNB/BER Civil confidence index rose by 4 points, from 44 to 48 in 2014Q3. Confidence was higher despite a sharp fall in construction work during the quarter. The fall in construction activity also weighed on overall profitability.
FNB Civil Confidence Index, 2014 - Quarter 2
Last updated: Jun 25 2014 11:39AM
After falling by 11 index points to 55 in 1Q2014, the FNB/BER civil confidence index shed a further 11 points to 44 in 2Q2014. However, construction work and profitability improved nicely. This suggests that other factors, besides only company performance,
read moreAfter falling by 11 index points to 55 in 1Q2014, the FNB/BER civil confidence index shed a further 11 points to 44 in 2Q2014. However, construction work and profitability improved nicely. This suggests that other factors, besides only company performance, weighed on confidence during the quarter.