March 9, 2021 | 7:34 pm Font Size
PHILSTAR
THE RECOVERY this year will likely be slower than expected due to a delayed pickup in construction activity, according to a joint report issued by First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P).
“We have turned more cautiously optimistic about a quick economic recovery in 2021 as institutional/structural factors would likely slow down the rebound, even though the industry will shine,” FMIC and UA&P Capital Markets Research said in its Market Call report released Tuesday.
The construction sector will likely remain a laggard in the first half, with small contractors still struggling financially while demand remains muted, it said. Activity is expected to pick up in the second half ahead of the 2022 national elections.