Production index for construction, Q3 2007

Driven by a strong growth in production of new buildings, the total building activity increased by 7.5 per cent from the third quarter last year to the third quarter this year. The production of new buildings increased by 10.5 per cent in the same period, and the production within repair, maintenance and improvement of buildings increased by 3.6 per cent.

The production in civil engineering works increased by 3.4 per cent from the third quarter last year to the third quarter this year.

For international comparisons, go to EUROSTAT (EU).

Tables:

• Table 1 Construction, production index. 2000=100
• Table 2 Construction, production index. Seasonally adjusted and trend. 2000=100