Production index for construction, Q3 2011

From the 2nd to the 3rd quarter this year the activity in civil engineering works has increased by 3.5 per cent, adjusted for seasonal variations.

Building industry production has decreased by 1.2 per cent during the last quarter, according to seasonally-adjusted figures. Also when compared to the same quarter last year, there has been a decrease in production by 1.4 per cent, according to working day adjusted figures. The production of new buildings has decreased by 3.8 per cent in the past year, while building renovations increased by 1.6 per cent in the same period.

The total production in the construction industry has been relatively stable during the last quarter. Compared to the same quarter in 2010, the production has increased by 1.2 per cent, working day adjusted.

For international comparisons, go to EUROSTAT (EU).

Tables:

• Table 1 Construction, production index. 2005=100
• Table 2 Construction, production index. Seasonally adjusted and trend. 2005=100