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The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 47 in September from 44 in August - below the 50 no-change mark for the second month in a row

Construction sector continues to face challenges

Business • 12 Oct

The Ulster Bank Construction PMI collapsed to an all time low of 4.5 in April, down from 28.9 in March (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Lockdown sees unprecedented fall in construction levels

Business • 11 May

Ulster Bank's construction purchasing managers' index fell to 28.9 in March from 50.6 in February

Construction activity slumps to 11 year low

Business • 06 Apr

The PMI, which covers the housing, commercial and civil engineering sectors, came in at 52 in December, up from 48.2 in November

Construction activity returns to growth in December

Business • 13 Jan

Activity in the commercial construction sector returned to growth for the first time in three months in November

House building activity sees first slowdown since 2013

Business • 09 Dec 19

Ulster Bank's construction PMI fell to 48.3 in September, a significant drop from 53.7 recorded in August

Activity in construction sees first slowdown in 6 years

Business • 14 Oct 19

The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index - which tracks changes in total construction activity - rose to 56.6 in April up from 55.9 in March

Construction activity growth rises despite Brexit worry

Business • 13 May 19

The Ulster Bank Construction PMI eased to 55.9 in March from 60.5 the previous month

Pace of construction activity growth slows in March

Business • 08 Apr 19

Ulster Bank's Construction PMI showed a reading of 54.6 in January

Construction activity slows in January - PMI

Business • 11 Feb 19

The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' index rose to 61.8 in May from 60.7 in April

Construction activity rises at fastest pace for a year

Business • 11 Jun 18

Ulster Bank's Construction purchasing managers' index rose from 57.5 in March to 60.7 in April.

Activity in construction continues to grow in April

Business • 14 May 18

Housing activity was at a ten month high, the latest Ulster Bank construction PMI shows

Construction employment sees strongest rise in 6 months

Business • 12 Mar 18

Ulster Bank's Construction Purchasing Managers' index rose to 61.4 in January from 58 in December

Construction activity growth at eight month high

Business • 12 Feb 18

Ulster Bank's Construction PMI showed a reading 54.5 for October, down from 56.4 the previous month

Building activity rises at weakest pace in 31 months

Business • 13 Nov 17

Housing was the best-performing sector in August, the latest construction PMI shows

Construction activity growth slows to 29-month low

Business • 11 Sep 17

Ulster Bank's construction PMI dropped to 58.2 in June from 63.6 in May

Construction industry growth slows from May record high

Business • 10 Jul 17

Ulster Bank's construction purchasing managers' index rose to 63.6 in May from 61.3 in April

Construction activity growth hits 15-month high

Business • 12 Jun 17

The latest Ulster Bank Purchasing Managers Index showed a reading of 61.3 in April

Growth of construction activity accelerates again

Business • 15 May 17

Ulster Bank's Construction PMI for February stood at 57.9, up from 55.7 in January

Construction sector continues to grow - PMI

Business • 13 Mar 17

The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index posted a reading of 59.8 in November

Construction sector sees strong growth in November

Business • 12 Dec 16

The Ulster Bank Construction PMI rose for the second successive month in October to 62.3, up from 58.7 in September

Building activity sees fastest rise in 7 months

Business • 14 Nov 16

The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Manager's index moved up to 58.7 in September from 58.4 in August

Construction industry boosted by new orders growth

Business • 10 Oct 16

The Ulster Bank Construction PMI posted a reading of 58.4 in August

Construction industry continues to show growth

Business • 12 Sep 16

Ulster Bank's Construction PMI rose to 59.7 in June from 55.9 in May

Construction activity shows strong growth in June

Business • 11 Jul 16

The latest construction PMI from Ulster Bank fell to to 56.4 in April from 62.3 in March

Growth in construction activity slows again

Business • 09 May 16