Brickonomics

Growing evidence of double dip collapse for construction

The latest round of trade survey data points to an ugly acceleration in the rate of collapse of workloads. Persistent sightings of green shoots over the late spring and summer now look to have been little more than a mirage....

Posted by Brian on November 3, 2009 11:21 AM

NSCC survey of specialists highlights strategic industry problems

I was passed a draft copy of the latest state of trade survey undertaken by the specialist contractors' body NSCC. It covers the first quarter of this year and tells pretty much the story you'd expect - orders and inquiries...

Posted by Brian on April 23, 2009 12:44 PM