State STATISTICAL Office

STATISTICAL RELEASE : 07.4.2026.1/1

Construction cost indices for new residential buildings, first quarter 2026

The construction costs for new residential buildings in the first quarter of 2026 increased by 0.8% compared to the previous quarter

The construction costs for new residential buildings compared to the previous quarter increased by 0.8%, the material costs increased by 1.0% and the labour costs increased by 0.4%.

In the first quarter of 2026, in comparison with the same quarter of the previous year, the construction costs increased by 1.2%, the material costs decreased by 0.5%, while the labour costs increased 5.0%. 

Key takeaway

In the first quarter of 2026, the construction costs for new residential buildings increased by:

  • 0.8% compared to the previous quarter
  • 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year

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