LONDON (AFX) - The UK construction sector activity in October expanded at its slowest pace since February 1999, 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 52.5 in October compared with 54.2 in September.
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.

__________________Oct Sept Aug
Construction activity 52.5 54.2 55.2
New orders 51.0 54.7 60.1
Employment 52.9 54.5 56.5
Prices 57.0 59.8 59.0
Quantity of purchases 52.6 53.3 53.7
Suppliers' delivery times 47.6 48.7 46.1