Construction activity contracts again but at a slower pace

BNP Paribas Index posted below the 50.0 no-change mark for the third month running in September and for the eighth time this year

Builders reported that the cost of steel, sanitary ware, insulation, and construction wages all fell in September.

Construction activity contracted again last month but at a smaller pace than in previous months.

The latest BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Activity Index published on Monday posted below the 50.0 no-change mark for the third month running in September and for the eighth time this year.