Construction activity in Q1 of 2014 has been at levels not seen since 2007, spearheaded by a boost in the number of houses being built since the start of the year, a construction sector survey shows.

Housebuilding activity saw a rise to 64.2 in March according to the Markit purchasing managers’ index (PMI), with experts suspecting that the improving weather played a part in the boost to housebuilding.

Berenberg chief UK economist, Rob Wood, said: “With the housing market booming and confidence in the economy returning, construction growth should remain strong through 2014. Housebuilding in particular is rising fast, driven by surging prices and government subsidies.”

IHS Global Insight chief UK economist, Howard Archer, added: “What is particularly encouraging and bodes well for the sustainability of the construction upturn is that the purchasing manager’s survey indicates that the strength in activity and orders are widespread across sectors.

“Housebuilding activity is leading the way and activity in March regained upward momentum after slowing in February from a more than 10-year high in January as activity was hindered by the very wet weather and flooding.”

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A spokesman for the company believes that an increase in houses being built could bode well for businesses specialising in composite decking. He said: “In much the same way as house creation has helped the construction industry, it could also prove a real help for people in the decking industry as the number of people owning homes and moving houses is on the rise.

“Naturally, when people move into a new house they want to make it their own and a big part of that is designing and installing a garden that suits their style – and for many people composite decking is high on the list of quality materials for their new home.

“Composite is one of the most versatile materials out there and we stock items in a number of finishes, mimicking the beauty of genuine wood while side-stepping common problems with natural decking.”

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