Construction enterprises turnover grows 7.6% in May-July

The turnover of construction enterprises grew by 7.6 per cent in the May to July period, according to Statistics Finland.

In the corresponding period one year earlier, the growth was almost as strong, at that time turnover grew by 7.0 per cent. The sales volume of construction grew by 2.4 per cent in May to July.

The growth was strongest in building construction. Turnover grew by 14.0 per cent year-on-year in May to July. The turnover of specialised construction went up by 4.8 per cent compared to twelve months earlier. The decline in turnover in civil engineering was more moderate than during the early part of the year, turnover went down by 2.0 per cent year-on-year.

In May to July, the sales volume of construction enterprises grew by 8.9 per cent in building construction. The sales volume of specialised construction activities was almost at the same level as on year before. The sales volume of civil engineering went down by 5.4 per cent.