All Barometer Analysis articles
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CommentEconomics: Stable, if only for now
Data suggests that activity won’t fall off a cliff but it will slow down in the next 12 months
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CommentEconomics: Business as usual
The reality is that, for now, nothing has changed in the UK economy
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CommentLooking for the ‘Brexit effects’
Some businesses may be feeling the effects of a downturn already but it will take months for it to show up in official statistics
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CommentIn better shape than 2008?
If domestic expenditure slows, is the UK economy in better shape to cope than it was in 2008?
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CommentMixed messages
Industry sentiment surveys suggests a growing industry while official statistics show declines in activity
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CommentLooking at the bigger picture
The construction industry has held up pretty well recently, if we look at the bigger picture
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CommentWhat election?
Little evidence of election uncertainty according to latest indices with growth in contract awards across sectors
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CommentBusiness as usual
Housing and construction activity not affected by election uncertainty according to latest indices
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CommentElection hiatus
March sees stabilisation in monthly construction contract awards as general election approaches
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CommentElection uncertainty
Contract awards in February higher than a year earlier, pointing towards further growth
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CommentAll eyes on May
January was freezing cold but a good month for construction orders, pointing towards a good year ahead for the industry
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CommentFeeling good
I’m not often optimistic, but 2015 looks set to be a happy new year for construction
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CommentSome seasonal cheer
As we come to the end of the year and thoughts turn to Christmas, the latest CPA/Barbour ABI Construction index brings us more seasonal cheer
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CommentPositivity for 2015
Despite concerns about a slowing housing market and the impact of the eurozone on the UK economy, construction continued to grow in Q3
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CommentGrowth outside of housing
The latest CPA/Barbour ABI Construction Index reached 132 in September, 3% higher than in August and 12% higher than one year earlier
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CommentFeeling the benefit
The CPA/Barbour ABI Construction Index was 129 in August, marginally higher than in July but 21% higher than a year earlier
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CommentTentative times
The CPA/Barbour ABI Construction Index was 128 in July, slightly lower (4%) than in June
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CommentStronger evidence of revival
June’s contract awards data shows an increase and indicates that the recovery is sustainable, at least in the medium term
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NewsKier pips Willmott Dixon to pole with £281m contract haul
Willmott Dixon also one of the month’s biggest movers, with £262m gained across 36 new projects
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NewsFM Conway leads the league with £360m highways deal
Westminster council wins help firm reach top spot in March, as the overall construction index remains steady