UK construction output slipped again in January:
The latest survey highlighted that construction companies have become more cautious about the business outlook. Output rebounded quickly after stoppages on site at the start of the pandemic, but hesitancy among clients in January and worries about near-term economic conditions resulted in a dip in growth expectations for the first time in six months.
In the minerals world, Nigel Jackson, CEO at MPA, warned:
2020 was the most challenging year any of us can recall, and recovering from it will continue to take time.
The MPA reports that sales volumes were significantly lower in 2020 compared to 2019:
What's the situation in Devon? Despite a Swiss multinational still intent on chewing up a greenfield East Devon farm for who knows how little material – we still don't have sand and gravel sales figures for 2019, let alone 2020. In which case, how can informed decision-making take place?
