Production in Construction Increased 2% in June Economic Journal
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The production in construction recorded an increase of 2% in June, when compared to the homologous period, but ended up observing a decrease of 1.7 percentage points (p.p.) compared to the previous month, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) released this Wednesday. By segments, the construction of buildings increased 1.6%, rate 1.5 p.p. lower than that recorded in May, while civil engineering went from a growth of 4…
The production index in construction rose 2% in June, a variation of 1.7 percentage points (p.p.) lower than in the previous month, according to data released today by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
Construction output reached a record €788 million in June 2026, but the growth rate was the slowest in 14 years.
The construction industry is starting to have problems. Production in the sector in June 2026 reached almost 788 million euros and, after adjusting for the impact of inflation, increased by one percent in real terms year-on-year. The Statistical Office reported that this was the slowest year-on-year growth in the current year and also the weakest June pace of the year.
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