The construction product Association's latest Construction Trade Survey shows that output in construction rose for the tenth consecutive quarter in Q3. This growth was reported by firms across all areas of the industry, from building contractors and SME builders to civil engineers and product manufacturers. Commenting on the survey, Dr Noble Francis, economics director, said, "Firms across the whole construction supply chain reported rises in output during Q3. Although activity appears to have slowed down, SMEs, civil engineering firms and product manufacturers remain optimistic about the near-term outlook. On the downside, building contractors reported an across-the-board decrease in new orders during the quarter, particularly in the public housing sector.
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