Building costs rise by 1.9% in April Y-on-Y

Building costs increased by 1.9 per cent in April 2026 compared to the previous year's corresponding period, according to Statistics Finland.

Among materials, the biggest cost increases in the year were recorded in timber structures (5.5%) and in electricity, control, lighting and lift supplies (4.4%).

Costs decreased most in the year in soil (4.8%) and in ventilation supplies (2.0%).

Labour input costs increased by 3.4 per cent while the costs of materials increased by 1.1 per cent in April 2026 compared to a year ago.

The costs of services increased by 0.4 per cent.