Australian Construction Sector Expansion Slows After Hitting the Peak

Australian Construction Sector Expansion Slows After Hitting the Peak
A generic view of a construction site in central Adelaide, Australia, July 18, 2019. AAP Image/David Mariuz
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While Australia’s construction industry remains strong, high material prices and shortage of skilled labour is slowing its expansion.

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) construction performance index (pdf) fell further in June down to 55.5 points after hitting a record high in March.