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23/04/2015
Drop In Public Sector Construction - Survey
Public sector construction in Northern Ireland declined in the first three months of this year, according to a new survey.
NI was the only part of the UK which saw a drop, however there has been an overall increase in the building industry.
The survey was carried out by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and law firm Tughans.
RICS Northern Ireland Director, Ben Collins, said: "When it comes to public sector work, though, surveyors are reporting a worrying decline.
"We understand that public money is finite and becoming more scarce. But we would encourage the politicians to recognise the paramount importance of investing in infrastructure and to prioritise funding capital expenditure where possible."
(CD/MH)
NI was the only part of the UK which saw a drop, however there has been an overall increase in the building industry.
The survey was carried out by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and law firm Tughans.
RICS Northern Ireland Director, Ben Collins, said: "When it comes to public sector work, though, surveyors are reporting a worrying decline.
"We understand that public money is finite and becoming more scarce. But we would encourage the politicians to recognise the paramount importance of investing in infrastructure and to prioritise funding capital expenditure where possible."
(CD/MH)
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