It's estimated 70-80% of construction work in the Isle of Man is still being funded by taxpayers' money.
Chief Minister Allan Bell has been speaking about the industry in Tynwald questions.
His comments came during a question from Michael MHK Alf Cannan about the progress being made on eastern, western and northern area plans:
9.9% Minimum Wage increase approved
Hourly rate will rise to £13.46 from 1 April
Tynwald backs introduction of shared parental leave
Parents to be given flexibility to share up to fifty weeks of leave in a child’s first year
Select Committee formed to examine whistleblowing on the Island
Tynwald backs call for fresh look at the topic
Douglas gelato store announces relocation plans
Isle of Gelato to move to Laxey
