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1 Construction Economic Outlook Presented to the: Saskatchewan Construction Association Annual Summer Meeting Presented by: John Lax Saskatchewan Construction Association 320 Gardiner Park Court Regina, Saskatchewan S4V 1R9 Tel: Cell: Internet: 1
2 Outline Economic Outlook for Saskatchewan Leading Indicators for Construction Industry Activity Building Permits Capital Investment Labour Market Trends Employment Wage Rates Investment Drivers Unless otherwise indicated, the statistics in this material are derived from Statistics Canada data or other reliable sources. Some figures will be revised in future releases. Estimates and forecasts are the responsibility of Sask Trends Monitor. 2
3 Key Messages The downturn in non-residential construction came after years of growth; the industry is still larger than it was five years ago. Most indicators suggest that the bottom of slowdown was reached in late 2016 or early The provincial budget will have a dampening effect on the economy and the construction industry but the extent and duration isn t known yet. Construction costs are lower now than during the economic boom and projects can be completed sooner it is a good time to invest. 3
4 Saskatchewan Economic Outlook
5 The Economic Drivers $60 $50 $40 $30 $20 $10 $ billions $36.0 The Four Economic Drivers (contribution to GDP of $79.4 billion in 2015, Saskatchewan) $17.0 $18.9 $50.8 ($44.2) One way to look at the provincial economy is through the lens of the four main economic drivers or players in the economy. These four drivers are: consumers; governments; businesses; and out-of-province buyers of our goods and services. The activities of these players interact in complex ways. The economy does well when any threeof the players are active. During the recent economic boom all four contributed. $0 Consumer spending Government spending Business investment Exports (less imports) 5
6 Consumer Spending 8% Annual Growth in Saskatchewan Retail Sales, Adjusted for Inflation Retail sales are the best overall indicator for consumer spending. 6% 4% 2% 0% 2.1% 4.4% 5.8% 3.9% 2.5% 1.1% 2.8% Adjusted for inflation, sales dropped in 2015 but recovered in 2016 and are rebounding in early Consumer confidence has been weakened by the recent announcement of layoffs. The tax increases in the provincial budget will have a dampening effect on consumer spending. -2% -4% -1.6% -4.4% In particular, spending on big ticket items such as houses and vehicles are down. This is usually a sign of poor consumer confidence. -6% YTD 6
7 Business Investment 30% 20% 10% 0% -10% -20% -30% Annual Change in Private Sector Capital Investment in New Fixed and Movable Assets, Saskatchewan 15% 25% 12% 4% 14% 11% -20% -26% 5% intent This figure looks at new investment activity by the private sector. The majority of this investment is in the resource sector, that is, mining and oil/gas. Capital investment by the private sector grew exponentially from 2006 to 2014, increasing at an average rate of 14% per year from $5.9 billion to $16.5 billion. Investment activity fell sharply in 2015 and again in Surveyed in late 2016, businesses and governments reported that they expected to increase investment in
8 Provincial Government Spending $16 $15 $14 $13 Provincial Government Spending, Budgetary Basis, Adjusted for Inflation $ Summary Financial Statements Tracking government spending is difficult because of the change in accounting methodology. The Summary Financial Statementsinclude spending by the crowns and the health and education authorities. The General Revenue Fund accounting includes only government proper. $12 $11 General Revenue Fund Spending by the provincial government declined in and will do so in as the budget restraint takes effect. $10 $ est bdgt Spending by local governments will also decline because of cuts in transfers from the provincial government. 8
9 International Trade 40% 30% Annual Change in Net (Exports less Imports) International Merchandise Trade 29% Generally speaking, Saskatchewan runs a trade surpluswith other countries and a trade deficitwith other provinces. 20% 10% 0% 7% 1% 3% 10% 8% Net international trade (excluding services) doubled from 2009 to 2014 before falling back in 2015 and again in Much of the decline is the result of a drop in commodity prices not lower volumes. -10% -20% -4% -21% The short-term outlook is hard to read. The USA accounts for 60% of our exports and no one can predict what the Trump administration will do. -30% -29% -40% YTD 9
10 Summary All four players driving the Saskatchewan economy were growing from 2010 to The result was an economic boom. A slowdown in three of the four drivers all except public sector spending led to recessions in 2015 and There are signs of a recovery in two of the drivers in early 2017 business investment and consumer spending. The recovery in consumer spending is at risk because of the layoffs and tax increases in the provincial budget. The third driver government spending will slow in The outlook for the fourth driver trade is too hard to read now because of the uncertainty of how the Trump administration will behave. 10
11 Construction Industry Indicators
12 Value of Building Permits The value of building permits issued is the best indicator of activity in the non-residential building construction sector. Note that changes in the value of permits reflect both changes in activity and changes in price. Building permits are leading indicators in the sense that they predict activity in the next six to twelve months.
13 Value of Non-Residential Building Permits, Saskatchewan $1,800 $1,600 $1,400 $1,200 Value of Non-Residential Building Permits, Saskatchewan value in $ millions From 2007 to 2015, the value of permits grew by an average of 10% per year in spite of declines in 2010 and The 56% increase in 2015 means that many firms were busy in 2016 with projects started in $1,000 $800 56% 56% In the first quarter of 2017, permits are up 56% from the first quarter of $600 $400 0% 27% 9% 7% $200 $0-14% -20% annual percentage change -45% Q1 13
14 Non-Residential Construction Activity Building Permits $900 $800 $700 $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 Value of Non-Residential Building Permits by Category, Saskatchewan value in $ millions Commercial Institutional Much of the growth during the boom was in the commercial sector. The spike in 2015 was, however, in the institutional category, namely schools and hospitals. The decline in 2016 was in all three categories. Permits in the first quarter of 2017 are: up 49% in the commercial category; down 23% in the institutional category; and up 366% in the industrial category. $100 Industrial $
15 Building Permits by Location $700 $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 Value of Non-Residential Building Permits by Location, Saskatchewan value in $ millions Saskatoon Regina Other Saskatchewan The increase in construction activity during the period from 2007 to 2015 was widely dispersed in the province. The 2016 decline was also evident in all parts of the province but most pronounced outside Regina and Saskatoon. In the first quarter of 2017, non-residential permits are: up 73% in Saskatoon; down 18% in Regina; and up 191% outside the two major centres. $
16 Interprovincial Comparison Non-Residential Permits $8,000 $7,000 $6,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $0 Value of Non-Residential Building Permits in Western Canada value in $ millions B.C. Sask Alberta Manitoba The figure demonstrates how large the sector is in Alberta. Activity in non-residential construction in Alberta is greater than in the other three provinces combined. The 2016 decline in Saskatchewan was also evident in Alberta. In the first quarter of 2017, the value of permits are down in the other provinces: down 8% in Manitoba; down 19% in Alberta; down 11% in B.C. compared with; an increase of 56% in Saskatchewan. 16
17 Capital Investment These figures are based on an annual survey of governments and businesses conducted by Statistics Canada. Investments include both fixed assets (buildings, pipelines, mines, roads, etc.) and movable assets (machinery, computers, etc.) The most recent survey was done in late 2016 and provides estimates for 2016 and intentions for These are the best data to measure business confidence and are a leading indicator for construction one to two years in the future.
18 Total Capital Investment in Fixed Assets, Saskatchewan $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 Capital Investment in the Construction of New Fixed Assets, Saskatchewan $ billions The most recent capital investment survey was conducted in late 2016 when oil prices had recovered from their low and were near US$50/barrel. The economic climate had improved from earlier in the year. Capital investment in the construction of new assets was projected to increase to $9.8 billion after falling sharply in 2015 and The picture for the construction industry is healthier than this would suggest because virtually all of the decline in 2015 and 2016 was in the oil/gas/mining sector. $ intent 18
19 Capital Investment Excluding Mining/Oil/Gas $6 $5 $4 $3 $2 Capital Investment in Fixed Assets, Excluding Mining/Oil/Gas $ billions The resource sector accounts for more than 50% of capital investment. Excluding the resource sector shows that intended capital investment in 2017 is the same level (just under $5.5 billion) as in 2016 and at an all-time high. A good deal of heavy construction is included in these figures (see graph on next page) but this is a clearer picture of the outlook for non-residential construction than the previous slide. $1 $ intent 19
20 Capital Investment by Sector, 2017 Intentions Capital Investment in New Fixed Assets, Saskatchewan, by Sector, 2017 Intentions Public administration Utilities $910 $1,051 Spending by public administration (aka governments) will be largely on roads and bridges but there will be some nonresidential construction. Transportation, warehousing Manufacturing $367 $869 Spending in the utilities sector will also be dominated by heavy construction. Health care and social assistance Agriculture, forestry Educational services $354 $268 $240 In other sectors, nonresidential work will be a big part of the spending. Accommodation and food services $160 Information and cultural industries $153 Retail trade $138 Finance, Insurance, real estate $134 All others $282 $0 $400 $800 $1,200 $ millions 20
21 Labour Force and Employment The labour force figures do not distinguish between residential and non-residential construction so these figures include both. They also include workers in the heavy and engineering construction sector. The Statistics Canada survey which yields these figures measures the region or province where you live which may be different from where you work. For those with two or more jobs, we are including them only if their main job, that is, the one where they work the most hours, is in construction. These statistics apply to the construction industryrather than those working in the construction trades. The LFS is not conducted on Reserve so these figures don t include persons living on reserves.
22 Construction Industry Employment 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 Employment in Construction, Saskatchewan, (residential and non-residential) Total In an average month in 2016, there were 51,300 individuals who reported that their main or only job was in the construction industry. This represents about 9% of employment in the province. Approximately 30% of those in the industry are selfemployed. 30,000 20,000 10,000 Paid workers only Employment dropped by 1,000 in 2015 and a further 5,000 in If present trends continue, there will be a further 3,500 decline in est 22
23 Interprovincial Comparison of Employment 300, , ,000 Employment in Construction, Western Canada, (residential and non-residential) Alberta B.C. Construction employment has been growing more quickly in Alberta and the downturn was not as severe. The rebuilding of Fort McMurray will employ a lot of Alberta construction workers. 150, ,000 Saskatchewan 50,000 Manitoba
24 Interprovincial Comparison of Employment 5% Interprovincial Comparison of Changes in Construction Employment, Average Annual Increase from 2014 to 2016 The slowdown from 2014 to 2016 was most pronounced in Saskatchewan. 4% 3.6% 3% 2.7% 2% 1% 0% -1% -2% -0.9% -3% -4% -5% -6% -5.3% B.C. Alberta Sask Manitoba 24
25 Regional Data Meadow Lake North Some employment data are available for seven separate regions within the province. The boundaries for these regions are shown on the left. Lloydminster Prince Albert North Battleford Melfort Saskatoon Humboldt West Central Saskatoon Kindersley East Central Yorkton Melville Swift Current Moose Jaw Regina Southwest Weyburn Southeast Estevan 25
26 Construction Employment in 2016 North Construction Employment by Region (residential and non-residential), ,200 The majority of those working in the construction industry live in the Saskatoon (35%) or Regina (24%) metropolitan areas. West Central 2,100 East Central 3,700 Southeast 4,000 Southwest 3,200 Regina 12,200 Saskatoon 17, ,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 26
27 Construction Employment in Regina and Saskatoon 25,000 Construction Employment in Regina and Saskatoon Metropolitan Areas In spite of a sharp decline the city experienced in 2011, employment has increased more rapidly in Saskatoon than in Regina. 20,000 Saskatoon The Regina decline in 2015 and 2016 is in spite of work on the new stadium and the bypass. 15,000 10,000 Regina 5,
28 Construction Employment Outside Regina/Saskatoon 10,000 9,000 Construction Employment Outside of the Regina and Saskatoon Metropolitan Areas Outside of Regina and Saskatoon, the downturn from 2014 to 2016 was most pronounced in the southwest and southeast part of the province. 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 North East Central West Central Southeast Southwest 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,
29 Wage Rates Hourly wage rates are self-reported in the Labour Force Survey and cover only paid workers, excluding owners and the self-employed. These figures cover both the residential and non-residential sectors.
30 Average Hourly Wage Rates, Construction Industry $32 $30 $28 $26 $24 Average Hourly Wage Rates, Construction Industry, Saskatchewan Construction industry wage rates have increased rapidly in the past ten years. In nominal terms, they have grown by an average of 5.1% per year from 2006 to 2016 to peak at $ Adjusted for inflation, the increase has averaged 3.0% per year. $22 $20 $18 8.1% 4.4% 3.4% 7.8% 5.6% 3.1% 5.8% Early indications suggest that wage rates will drop substantially in $16 $14 $12 annual % change -0.4% -3.9% YTD 30
31 Interprovincial Comparison of Wage Rates $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 Interprovincial Comparison of Wage Rates average hourly wage rate B.C. Saskatchewan Alberta Manitoba The figure shows that average construction wage rates in Saskatchewan have been growing more quickly than in the other western provinces. Construction wage rates in the province were the lowest in western Canada in the mid-2000s. Wages are now above those in B.C. and, in fact, the second highest in Canada. Wage rates in the province are now 88% of those in Alberta compared with 79% in the mid-2000s. $
32 Comparison with Other Industry Groups $40 Wage Rates in Saskatchewan for Selected Industry Groups Construction wage rates of $29.54 in 2016 were well above the provincial average of $ $35 $30 $25 There is still a substantial differential with rates in the mining and oil/gas sector and with the utilities (Sask Power and Sask Energy). The expected decline in 2017 will bring wage rates more in line with the provincial average. $20 $15 Utilities Mining/Oil/Gas Construction Provincial Average $
33 Summary The construction industry was clearly one of the reasons for the strong economic growth in Saskatchewan during the period from 2010 to It is among the top industries in the province and has been increasing more quickly than most. That changed in 2016 when activity and employment declined. There is some evidence of a recovery in early That recovery is at risk because of provincial government restraint. The bulk of the recent employment growth has occurred in Regina and Saskatoon. Construction wage rates have increased more quickly than inflation and are now above the provincial average. The gap between Saskatchewan and Alberta has narrowed somewhat. A decline is expected in
34 Capital Investment Drivers Capital investors are the customers for the construction industry. Besides an investment opportunity, investors need political stability, good quality infrastructure, a skilled labour force, price stability, and a low cost of capital.
35 Political Stability There seems to be more conflict and instability than usual in the world. The Middle East, North Korea, Russia, and South China Sea are examples. The US government is in a period of uncertainty; the Trump administration is behaving erratically. In this geopolitical environment, Canada in general and Saskatchewan in particular offer a politically stable environment. A further increases in taxes is unlikely. The taxation of construction services will affect activity but the extent and duration of the damping effect is unknown. 35
36 Cost of Capital Prime Lending Rate 7% 6% Cost of Credit: Prime Lending Rate for Chartered Banks All else being equal, the cost of capital is not an issue. Interest rates remain at historically low levels. 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 0% YTD 36
37 Commodity Prices Crude Oil and Natural Gas $120 $100 $80 $60 $40 $20 Commodity Prices: Crude Oil (WTI in US$/barrel) $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 $3 $2 $1 Commodity Prices: Natural Gas (Alberta Spot Price), $/Gigajoule $ YTD $ YTD After a bit of recovery in early 2017, crude oil prices have fallen back again. Natural gas prices remain at historically low levels. 37
38 Commodity Prices Potash and Uranium Commodity Prices: Uranium (US$/pound) Commodity Prices: Potash ($/metric tonne K2O equivalent) $120 $800 $100 $700 $600 $80 $500 $60 $400 $40 $300 $200 $20 $100 $ YTD $ YTD After the spike in the late 2000s, the prices for potash and uranium have settled in at relatively low levels with a downward trend. 38
39 Commodity Prices Grains and Oilseeds Commodity Prices: Grains (2007 = 100) Commodity Prices: Oilseeds (2007 = 100) YTD YTD Grain and oilseed prices, on the other hand, have remained high. 39
40 Cost Drivers Exchange Rate $1.10 $1.00 $0.90 Cost Drivers: Exchange Rate with US$ Recent changes in the exchange rate increase the cost of material and equipment imported from the USA. On the other hand, exporters of raw materials and manufactured goods are benefiting. $0.80 $0.70 $0.60 $ YTD 40
41 Cost Drivers Labour Costs $32 $30 $28 $26 Cost Drivers: Construction Industry Wage Rates $ per hour For most construction projects, the cost of labour has been growing more quickly than other costs. The weak labour market is putting downward pressure on wage rates in early $24 $22 $20 $18 $16 $14 $ YTD 41
42 Cost Drivers Construction Materials $120 $115 $110 $105 $100 $95 $90 $85 Cost Drivers: Typical Construction Materials (2010 = $100) These figures average costs for a selection of more than forty different materials typically used in nonresidential construction projects. They range from redi-mix concrete to asphalt and drywall and diesel fuel. Compared with $100 in 2010, the typical basket of materials cost $110 in early When combined with the drop in labour costs, this provides an attractive investment climate. $ YTD 42
43 Summary Saskatchewan offers a stable political environment. Commodity prices are down from their peak a few years ago but most have stabilized. Demand and prices are expected to increase in the long term as personal incomes in India and China continue to grow. The cost of capital is low. Material prices are growing more slowly than the rate of inflation and the cost of labour has started to fall. 43
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