Fewer unfilled jobs in construction

THE number of unfilled jobs in the construction industry is at its lowest level since records began in 2002, showing no end in sight for the building industry’s slowdown.

Around 5% of firms in the building industry had vacancies last month compared to 10% in July and also a year ago.

Dwindling numbers of vacancies indicates lower demand for builders’ services as firms make jobs redundant, lay off staff or decide they cannot risk taking on more workers.