Increased housing activity ends four-month contraction in construction trade

There was also a sharp pick up in new orders in November. File Picture: Larry Cummins.

Increased housing output in November has led to an expansion in Ireland's construction sector for the first time in four months, the latest monthly snapshot of the industry suggests.

The Ulster Bank construction survey involves a survey of purchasing managers across the whole industry who work in residential buildings, commercial construction, such as office buildings, and civil engineering.