‘Strong start’ for Deceuninck
12th February 2019

Deceuninck reports a strong start to 2019 with January sales up 12% year-on-year, following a record 2018 which finished 21% up on the previous year.

Managing director Rob McGlennon said: “Despite the political chaos and constant reports of economic uncertainty triggered by Brexit negotiations it’s not all doom and gloom. The commercial market is strong, and we are strong in commercial. The Deloitte Real Estate Crane Survey, for example, monitors construction activity in Belfast, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester, as well as Dublin. In 2018 each city saw a sustained or increased level of development across a range of sectors including offices, residential, hotels, retail, education and student housing.

Simon Bedford, partner and regional head at Deloitte Real Estate, said: “To have construction figures this healthy is somewhat of a surprise given a myriad of market uncertainties. Developer confidence is a key indicator for economic health and to have this many significant construction-starts over the last 12 months, especially in speculative office schemes, is testament to the resilience of the regions and appetite for growth.”

Rob concluded: “We’re beating the winter blues with powerful growth. Our strategy is to follow the money and capitalise on growth areas with in-demand innovative products, and it’s working brilliantly.”

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