Constructions sector grows 29.1% so far in 2008

The volume of construction works increased 21.9% during the first ten months of the year, compared to the similar period of 2007. The growth was recorded for all types of constructions, the National Statistics Institute announced on Friday. The volume increased 5% in October, compared to September and 19.1%, compared to October 2007.

Compared to the first 10 months in 2007, the growth was 32.8% in non-residential buildings, 28.6% in engineering constructions and 25.4% in residential buildings.