2020 / 2021 Edition
Industry forecasts
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CPA says forecast horizon remains positive but risks that threaten construction have intensified
Latest MPA report brings into sharper focus the problems of declining reserves in Great Britain
MPA sales data suggest a less-gloomy picture for construction than official data indicate
Analysis shows projected increase in US demand for aggregates from fiscal year 2016 to 2020
But fundamentals remain positive, says Construction Products Association’s director of economics
Much improved performance by UK aggregates industry in replacing volumes extracted in 2015
Commercial building leads the way as 2015 ends with expansion of overall business activity
Third-quarter figures for construction new orders boosted by major infrastructure projects
CPA forecasts strong growth for construction despite public housing slowdown and skilled labour shortage
New orders for construction point to significant growth going forward following pre-election dip in output
Slight rebound in UK construction output growth in May as business confidence rises
CPA says falls in Office for National Statistics construction output not reflected in latest industry surveys
Positive first-quarter sales volumes suggest construction activity remains buoyant, says MPA
Latest State of Trade Survey anticipates further growth in sales over next 12 months
Strong growth forecast in 2015 but election uncertainty likely to hinder prospects in 2016 and 2017