Irish construction just about returns to growth as input costs increase 

Housing and commercial activity increased in September while civil engineering contracted

Activity in housing and commercial, which includes offices, retail, and industrial sites, posted positive readings in the survey. Picture: PA

Irish construction just about returned to growth last month after a poor run over the summer months, as the industry scrambled to get to grips with sharply rising input costs, a major survey has shown. 

The monthly survey of purchasing managers by BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland showed that two of the three parts of the industry — housing and commercial activity — increased activity, while the third leg of the industry, civil engineering, contracted.