In-depth: Building for the future

Construction is seen as the bellwether of the wider economy and there are signs it might be picking up, so how can brokers capitalise on the changing fortunes of the sector? Edward Murray reports

Few commercial brokers make their living from a single line of business, but when virtually every area of activity is depressed, life becomes very difficult indeed. There are signs of a recovery across the commercial market, but there is still some way to go before things could be described as prosperous.

The construction market is often seen as a barometer for the well-being of the wider economy and there is no contesting just how tough it has been in recent years. It would appear that