Construction output bounces back

Construction output bounces back

Construction output increased in September, leading to the Federation of Master Builders saying this could result in increased employment opportunities.

The IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Total Activity Index registered 56.8 in September, up from 54.6 in August. Any figure above 50.0 indicates growth of total construction output.
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Source: Property Wire
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