New data highlights ongoing struggles in the construction sector.  

An Infometrics report shows building activity fell 3.5% in the March quarter to its lowest level in 10 years.  

Non-residential building is down 13.5% on the same time last year.  

NZ Certified Builders CEO Malcolm Fleming told Francesca Rudkin the biggest drop's been in commercial construction.  

He says a lot of jobs are coming to an end, and there are no big projects to replace them. 

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New data highlights ongoing struggles in the construction sector. &nbsp;
An Infometrics report shows building activity fell 3.5% in the March quarter to its lowest level in 10 years. &nbsp;
Non-residential building is down 13.5% on the same time last year. &nbsp;
NZ Certified Builders CEO Malcolm Fleming told Francesca Rudkin the biggest drop's been in commercial construction. &nbsp;
He says a lot of jobs are coming to an end, and there are no big projects to replace them.&nbsp;
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Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on construction activity hitting a ten year low

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