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New figures compiled by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and Markit have shown that the construction sector in the UK has experienced a strong quarter of growth.
Growth was maintained to the end of March, albeit at slightly below February's rate - which was an eight-month high.
Confidence in the sector could be good news for people looking for construction and engineering jobs.
According to CIPS and Markit's UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index, the growth experienced in March was higher than either firm predicted.
Sarah Ledger, an economist at Markit who worked on the latest index, said: "UK construction companies reported a strong end to the first quarter, with activity rising at a similar pace to the eight-month high recorded in February."
The UK's services sector is also brimming with confidence partly thanks to the positive effect that IT projects have had on the industry, according to CIPS and Markit.
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