Construction PMI recorded a Total Activity Index value of 44.3 in November 2023, indicating a contraction in construction activities compared to last month. The respondents mentioned that the low level of new projects and the decline in work related to ongoing projects, as they are in the final stages, hampered the activity levels.
New Orders declined at a higher pace in November compared to the previous month. However, many respondents expect an acceleration in awarding of projects, especially government-funded projects, in the first half of the next year. Employment continued to contract as the companies tend to operate with minimum staff under the current industry situation. Further, Quantity of Purchases declined in line with the decrease in construction work. In the meantime, Suppliers’ Delivery Time remained lengthened during the month.
