Recovery in construction sector gathers pace

The country’s construction sector grew at its fastest pace so far this year in April with new business on the rise and more people working in the sector.

The industry showed further signs of recovery last month, with the Ulster Bank Construction purchasing managers’ index climbing to 57.2 from 52.9 in March.

Activity ramped up to its strongest level of the year representing the 20th consecutive month of growth, with improving client confidence and the securing of new business reportedly behind the latest rise.