The latest First National Bank (FNB)/Bureau for Economic Research Civil Confidence Index remained unchanged at 43% in the second quarter of this year. This index gauges the sentiment and economic health of South Africa’s civil engineering and construction sector.

The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index shows stability in the second quarter of 2026, despite a decline in construction growth and rising costs. Insights from economists reveal the…

Construction sentiment held steady in Q2 2026, supported by firmer order books even as activity growth slowed slightly.