The volume of construction works decreased in the first 8 months of 2024 by 3.1%

The volume of construction works decreased in the first 8 months of 2024 by 3.1%, while the residential buildings segment recorded the largest decrease, by 23.9%, while non-residential buildings had decreased by 2.3%. In the same period, engineering constructions increased by 6.3%, according to the National Institute of Statistics.

In August, the volume of construction works increased compared to July 2024, by 8.6%, an increase highlighted in new construction works (plus 10.5%) and in current maintenance and repair works (plus 9.1% ). On construction objects, there were increases in engineering construction works and non-residential buildings, by 12.5% and 5.8%, respectively. Residential buildings decreased by 0.2%.