Cement News tagged under: Construction Products Association
UK construction industry reports further growth15 May 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe latest Construction Trade Survey shows that firms across the construction industry reported an eighth consecutive quarter of growth in activity in the first quarter of 2015. Large contractors, SMEs, civil engineers and product manufacturers all enjoyed growth in output in the first quarter of 2015, and further expansion is anticipated throughout 2015. Commenting on the survey, Dr Noble Francis, Economics Director at the Construction Products Association, said: “Activity rose in the firs... |
CPA lifts construction growth outlook, UK23 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe Construction Products Association is anticipating growth of 19 per cent for the UK construction industry by 2017 – an upward revision from its summer forecast, reflecting an increase in activity, which will boost UK GDP by an additional GBP20bn. Noble Francis, Economics Director of the Construction Products Association, commented: “Construction is set to enjoy growth over the next four years as it recovers from its worst recession in over 35 years. This is mainly due to private housing,... |
MPA survey indicate further decline in UK construction activity22 April 2013, Published under Cement NewsSurvey results by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) results for the first quarter of 2013 confirm the slow start to UK construction activity in 2013 and it has expresed the urgent need for accelerated delivery of promised funding and projects. However, while construction output is expected to decline again this year, the Construction Products Association has forecast a recovery in 2014 and beyond. Compared with the first quarter of 2012, MPA data released Friday shows sales of const... |
CPA: UK construction output, growth ‘conceals underlying trend’15 April 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe latest figures from the UK’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) published Friday indicated a pick-up in February as the industry recovered from the poor weather experienced in January. Overall, construction output in February was 5.5 per cent higher than in January but 7.0 per cent lower than it was one year ago. Commenting on the figures, Construction Products Association Economics Director, Noble Francis said: “It was expected that construction output in February would be considera... |
UK: falls in construction output point to poor 1Q1311 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) published on Friday show that construction output in the UK fell sharply in January, with falls across almost every sector. Overall, construction output in January was 6.3 per cent lower than in December and 7.9 per cent lower than it was one year ago. Commenting on these latest figures, Noble Francis, Economics Director at the Construction Products Association said: “Although poor weather during January undoubtedly exacerba... |
UK: new orders indicate cautious optimism for construction04 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsNew UK construction orders for the final quarter of 2012, released on Friday by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), rose three per cent compared to the third quarter and were 11 per cent higher than the same quarter a year earlier. Although new orders remain at historic lows, this is a second consecutive quarter of growth and potentially provides positive signs for the industry going forward. Commenting on the ONS figures, Milja Keijonen, Economist at the Construction Products Associat... |
UK construction: calls for real activity04 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsFollowing disappointing 2012 figures, the UK construction sector is braced for another tough year ahead and industry bodies are stressing the need to boost activity across the sector to prevent further declines in the industry and the wider economy. Evidence of a rapid decline in construction activity was confirmed by Mineral Products Association (MPA) sales survey results for 2012, which indicate a reduction of nine per cent in cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete in 2012 and an 1... |
UK: construction remains key to growth06 December 2012, Published under Cement NewsUK construction activity remains a key plank in the government’s growth strategy according to the Chancellor, George Osborne, who outlined several initiatives in his Autumn Statement, which he hopes will help stimulate the recovery the economy desperately needs. George Osborne also recognised the need to divert current expenditure savings into capital investment and announced an additional GBP5bn investment over three years. However, there is little evidence that this will have much impact... |
UK: construction output at lowest level for more than 10 years12 November 2012, Published under Cement NewsThe latest construction output figures from ONS published on Friday show that output in 3Q has fallen for the fifth consecutive quarter, with falls being experienced across almost every sector of the industry. Output is now at its lowest level since the second quarter of 1999. Overall, construction output in the third quarter of 2012 was 2.6 per cent lower than in the preceding quarter and 11.3 per cent lower than it was one year ago. Commenting on these latest figures, Noble Francis, E... |
Concerns on UK construction indicators05 November 2012, Published under Cement NewsThe latest Construction Trade Survey published today shows that construction activity fell sharply in 3Q, despite a return to growth for the UK economy as a whole. Of greater concern, however, the forward looking indicators of orders and enquiries, were also negative, reinforcing concerns that the sector is unlikely to experience growth until at least 2014. Commenting on the survey, Noble Francis, Economics Director at the Construction Products Association said: “Conditions throughout c... |