Despite its relatively low profile, the public non-housing repair and maintenance (r&m) sector was worth over £8 billion in 2008. However; the state of the public finances and expected cuts in public expenditure (see Economy) are anticipated to lead to falls in output. Furthermore, the cuts in public spending are expected to occur earlier and to a greater extent in repair and maintenance than the higher profile new build areas such as housing, schools and hospitals. As such, the Association expects that output in the sector will fall throughout the forecast period.
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