Brickonomics

Plunging building materials imports shows speed of downturn

The cash spent on imported building materials plunged in the final quarter of 2008 despite the huge drop in the value Sterling providing a clear indicator of the rapid decline in construction activity. In cash terms the value of imports...

Posted by Brian on March 4, 2009 10:37 AM

Materials imports surge despite slowdown

Despite a slowdown in workload, particularly in house building, the construction industry is spending more than ever on imported products and materials....

Posted by Brian on October 1, 2008 2:41 PM