The Manx Construction Industry is preparing for its traditional Christmas shut-down, with the future shaping up to being even tougher than the last 12 months.
Les Nichol of the Island's Employers Federation says they are " worrying times".
He believes some firms will be having a hard think about their future set up in the coming weeks.
Castletown Commissioners to decrease rates for next financial year
Vice Chair John Cringle says it will provide 'much needed' support to residents
Man who died in Hillberry crash is named
Police renew dashcam footage appeal after single vehicle crash
DHSC responds to report into relationship with Manx Care
Plans to 'strengthen the partnership' as preferred option for future
Ranson case reforms under scrutiny in Tynwald debate
Backbenchers have challenged ministers over reforms introduced after the Ranson case
Leadership, loyalty and the economy: What we learned from the CM's urgent statement
From collective responsibility to minimum wage reform, the chief minister's urgent statement offered insight into the government’s priorities - and the divisions beneath them