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.
Medical Staff Committee claims vote of no confidence led to leadership changes at Manx Care
88 percent of members voted to say they had no confidence in the healthcare provider's board
47 buildings in the south waiting for protected status assessment since 2013
Almost half of those identified in the Area Plan for the South are yet to be determined
Nominations open to fill on seat on Douglas Council's North Ward
It comes after the resignation of former mayor Janet Thommeny
B&Q customers raise more than £3,000 for Hospice
It's been raised through fundraising scheme Pennies
Working hard 'no longer enough to afford to buy a home'
Council's housing chair warns political attitudes to housing are outdated