Construction is growing at its weakest pace for eight months, but confidence remains

Ulster Bank's latest construction industry index shows only marginal growth — but firms are still confident about the future

Construction and building activity growth slowed to the weakest pace for eight months in December, according to new data.

The latest monthly construction industry index, published by Ulster Bank, still indicates growth, albeit at a much slower rate than previously.  The index shows a reading of 53.7 for December.