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Rapid falls in output and new work in March; business expectations weakest since October 2008
Latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI survey indicates fastest rise in output since December 2018
Latest Annual Mineral Planning Survey Report reiterates minerals supply cannot be assumed
Firms report boost from receding political uncertainty as business optimism rebounds to its highest since April 2018
UK construction frailty confirmed by falling demand for heavy-side building materials in 2019
Construction output declines again in December but business optimism recovers after general election
Latest survey from IHS Markit/CIPS signals slowest drop in overall UK construction output for four months
Latest annual market updates now available on aggregates, asphalt and ready-mixed concrete
Construction sector retains some optimism but question marks remain over confidence
Declining sales volumes of building materials expose weakness of UK’s construction industry
But manufacturers cautiously optimistic that sales will continue to grow over next 12 months
Positive outlook for construction sector as brick manufacturing output reaches 10-year high
Latest IHS Markit/ CIPS UK Construction PMI data revels sharp loss of momentum in UK construction
Latest construction PMI confirms need for faster delivery of infrastructure projects and programmes, says MPA
Sluggish start for construction-related mineral products as construction markets decline in early 2019