International

6th February 2024

HCOB Eurozone Construction PMI: Sharpest Drop in Activity Since May 2020

Key findings: Activity continues to fall markedly amid robust drop in new work Largest lengthening of delivery times since last February Pessimism regarding future activity softens […]
6th February 2024

HCOB France Construction PMI: Activity Declines at Sharpest Rate for Three Years

Key Findings: Steep drops in residential and commercial building activity Downturn in demand for construction projects intensifies Firms cut workforce numbers as business outlook remains pessimistic […]
6th February 2024

HCOB Italy Construction PMI: Activity Increases Further But Growth Cools

Key Findings: Activity and new orders rise at softer rates in January… …but confidence in the outlook posts five-month high Input price inflation records six-month low, […]
6th February 2024

HCOB Germany Construction PMI®: Sector Stuck in a Slump at Start of 2024

Key findings: January sees sustained declines in activity, new orders and employment Housing is the main drag, while civil engineering shows some resilience Construction input costs […]
15th January 2024

BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction PMI®: Sharp Reduction in Commercial But More Positive Overall Outlook

Key points: Steep reduction in commercial activity Employment returns to growth Business confidence at seven-month high The headline seasonally adjusted BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction […]
5th January 2024

HCOB Eurozone Construction PMI: Activity Suppressed by Sustained Weakness in New Orders

Key findings: Marked declines in both activity and new orders Input prices rise at quickest pace for eight months Strongest degree of pessimism since November 2022 […]
5th January 2024

HCOB France Construction PMI: Growth Expectations at Their Weakest Since April 2020 as Activity Shrinks Sharply

Key Findings: French construction sector remains mired in deep downturn Residential construction the principal drag on activity Firms at their most pessimistic since April 2020 According […]
5th January 2024

HCOB Italy Construction PMI: Activity and New Orders Rise at Strong and Accelerated Rates in December

Key Findings: Growth of activity hits 20-month high in December Italy’s recovery and resilience plan supports a rise in new business The end to bonuses fails […]
5th January 2024

HCOB Germany Construction PMI®: Sector Ends 2023 Deep in Contraction Territory Amid Substantial Loss of New Work

Key findings: Total Activity Index ticks up only slightly from 36.2 to 37.0 Constructors cut employment as concerns for the outlook remain Renewed rise in input […]
15th December 2023

Intermat 2024 – Major Industry Leaders Already Signed Up to Showcase Zero Carbon Solutions

The next edition of INTERMAT, the sustainable construction solutions and technology exhibition, will take place from 24th-27th April 2024 at Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre. The […]
11th December 2023

BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction PMI®: Activity Decreases for Fifth Successive Month

Key points: Sharper falls in construction activity and new orders Business confidence strengthens First reduction in staffing levels since December 2022 The headline seasonally adjusted BNP […]
6th December 2023

HCOB Eurozone Construction PMI: Activity Falls Further Amid Weak Demand & Inflationary Pressures Build

Key findings: Further marked drop in new orders drives decrease in output Input costs rise at fastest pace since April Employment falls at sharpest rate since […]