The quarterly outlook survey in the building trades aims to transcribe the opinion of craftspeople in the sector on their recent activity and activity prospects.

This opinion is tracked by monitoring activity and related variables such as changes in workforce.

The entrepreneurs also provide their opinion on their investments and their cash flow.

The quarterly outlook survey in the building trades is conducted among craftspeople working in the construction of individual homes and various buildings, general masonry work, wood framing and roofing, and installation and finishing.

More precisely, the survey covers the sectors defined by the following NAF Rev.2 codes: 41.2, 43.2, 43.3, 43.9.