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Lack of work depresses construction industry

Construction activity dipped in December, causing a decline in employment and straining profit margins, as the sector lost momentum towards the end of 2014.

Construction activity dipped in December, causing a decline in employment and straining profit margins across the building industry.

The drop in work followed a similar contraction in new jobs and profit margins recorded in November, according to the Australian Industry Group and Housing Industry Association’s monthly Performance of Construction Index, released on Friday.

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