Construction hits wall: Growth slows due to general election concerns
GROWTH in construction slowed last month as general election concerns prompted a delay in spending.
Housebuilding was strongest performer in construction industry
The sector still expanded but the Markit/CIPS purchasing managers' index fell to 57.8 from 60.1 in February.
A reading above 50 is growth.
Housebuilding was the strongest performer but civil engineering dropped.
Confidence in business over the coming year hit a nineyear high but demand for materials drove up prices.