The industrial sector is a bright note, but worth just 3% of total 2012 construction output it is the smallest of all the main industry sectors and is not going to be major a driver of growth. Still, the CPA estimates growth of 3% this year, with an increase in factories offsetting declining work in warehouses. Next year this is expected to grow more rapidly, as factory construction grows 15% this year and 6% a year thereafter - albeit from a base 61% lower than the pre-recession peak.
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