As regards construction materials and products, the largest increase in prices was observed for pipes – 2.5%, metal products – 0.4%, finishing materials – 0.3%, while windows and doors went down in price by 0.3, electrical engineering materials – 0.2%.
As for buildings and structures, the largest increase in prices over month was observed for utility infrastructure (except waste water pipelines) – 1.9%. Renovation of buildings went up in price by 1%.
Over the year (September 2018, against September 2017), construction input prices increased by 3.2%. This was determined by an 8.2% increase in wages and salaries, 1.4% – prices of construction materials and products, 0.7% – hourly labour costs on operation of construction machines and mechanisms.
As for buildings and structures, the largest increase in prices over a year was observed for the construction of residential buildings – 3.7%. Renovation of buildings went up in price by 4.1%.
