Construction activity growth slowed for third consecutive month in August

The main growth area, in August, was in house building; but there were also increases in commercial and civil engineering construction projects. Picture: Pexels

Construction growth slowed for the third consecutive month in August, but remained strong, according to a survey.

Ulster Bank’s monthly construction index – seen as one of the main health barometers for the sector – measured its lowest reading, in August, since Covid restrictions on building sites were lifted.