"The construction industry will lose a further 45,000 jobs this year, signalling a "lost decade" for the sector, according to a report. Manual trades will be worst hit, with 6,300 fewer painters and decorators expected to be working by 2016 than in 2010, 3,000 fewer labourers and 2,500 fewer bricklayers, CITB-ConstructionSkills said." (Quoted from article)