LONDON (AFX) - The UK construction sector activity increased in September but at a slower pace than in August, according to the latest survey of the sector from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
The CIPS reported that its headline activity index stood at 54.6 in September compared with 55.2 in August. The following table provides a breakdown of the results of the survey.
A reading above 50 signals expansion, below it contraction. The greater the divergence, the more rapid the rate of change. All figures, with the exception of future business, are seasonally adjusted.

___________________________ Sept Aug July
Construction activity 54.6 55.2 59.9
New orders 58.0 60.1 63.2
Employment 54.7 56.5 58.1
Prices 60.4 59.0 61.1
Quantity of purchases 53.5 53.7 58.4
Suppliers' delivery times 48.8 46.1 46.7