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Every month Construction Europe magazine conducts a business confidence survey called the CE Barometer. The survey is a powerful way of tracking business sentiment and trends in Europe’s construction industry.
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The French construction industry is facing headwinds that mean it could be in for a difficult year ahead, says Scott Hazelton of IHS Markit.
Confidence remains low for the future
Business & Finance
It has been a somewhat tumultuous year and there are signs that it is going to calm down before the end of the year
May has received the lowest number of responses indicating worse business conditions
Responses predict an improvement in business levels within the next year
Despite not knowing what the future will hold, it is positive that many companies are reporting better business levels this year compared to last
The survey results demonstrate that while business levels have remained steady, there is an equal level of optimism and realism among professionals about the future of the industry
A positive outlook remains, despite current challenges in the construction industry
Industry Insights
Positive outlook remains, despite many current challenges in construction
A drop in current business levels contrasts with a somewhat surprising confidence in the future
Current business ‘bounce’ can’t hide concerns over future business levels
Mixed responses from Construction Europe survey speak to the current uncertainty
French construction is expected to see a mostly postive year according to IHS Markit’s Scott Hazelton
While the current situation is challenging, the industry remains cautiously optimisitic
A time to be steady, not optimistic – as a growing number of survey respondents predict a levelling of business activity
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