THE Jersey Construction Council has responded to the draft findings of a review of the sector by the Island’s competition watchdog, which revealed concerns over service quality and pricing within the industry.
The JeCC cited several factors affecting construction activity in the Island, including global market forces, government policies and “volatile” freight costs.
It made the comments after the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority discovered “a marked level of consumer dissatisfaction” during its review of the sector.
The JCRA also described consumer sentiment as “broadly negative”, with concerns over “unreliable service, high and inconsistent pricing and poor outcomes”.
In a statement, the JeCC said: “The industry delivers a wide-ranging set of activities, from carpet fitting to scaffolding, small extensions to multi-million-pound office developments.
“These activities are impacted by several factors, including global market forces, local government policies, a high cost of living and a diverse on/off island supply chain, including volatile freight costs.”
The JeCC, which has 132 member firms, also noted that the sector employs over 6,400 people in the Island.
“Taking the above into account, our members will continue to work with consumers, industry partners and government to help deliver quality into the built environment,” the statement added.
