UK construction sector grows for first time in two years

Britain’s embattled construction industry grew for the first time since February 2008 last month as the sector ended two years of “relentless contraction”, according to a report today.

UK construction sector grows for first time in two years

Britain’s embattled construction industry grew for the first time since February 2008 last month as the sector ended two years of “relentless contraction”, according to a report today.

The latest activity index from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) showed a surge in new orders helped the sector return to positive territory in March.

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