Construction 'needs to diversify'

The construction industry needs to diversify in order to survive in the the economic downturn, said Mr Jim O'Connelll of window makers Promac today.

The construction industry needs to diversify in order to survive in the economic downturn, said Mr Jim O'Connell of window makers Promac today.

"As activity in the building sector slows with national average house prices down 3.3% for the first four months of the year and rising mortgage interest rates discouraging first time buyers, a new industry focus is urgently needed.