Building statistics, May 2010

A total of 3 087 500 square metres of utility floor space were started built during the first five months of 2010. This is an increase of 6.0 per cent compared with the same period in 2009. About half of the total floor space is built for industrial and public sector purposes. The increase has been particularly high within transport and communication, primary industries and public administration.

Still low building of new dwellings

During the first five months of 2010, 8 420 dwellings were started - about the same low number as in the previous years.

Tables:

• Table 1 Building work started. Preliminary figures
• Table 2 Building activity in May. Preliminary figures
• Table 3 Building work started in January-May, by county. Preliminary figures
• Table 4 Buildings under conctruction per 31 May, by county. Preliminary figures
• Table 5 Buildings completed in January-May, by county. Preliminary figures
• Table 6 Building work started. Not adjusted, seasonally adjusted and trend. Preliminary figures
• Table 7 Building work started in May, by county. Preliminary figures
• Table 8 Buildings permits in May. Preliminary figures. Breakdown according to Eurostat classifications
• Table 9 Average monthly registration delay for buildings started. January 2007-May 2010