Stagnation in the Austrian Construction Industry

IndustrialsConstruction ♦ Published: March 5, 2011; 11:51 ♦ (Vindobona)

The economic outlook for the construction business continues being less favorable than for the overall economy. Only since 2012 is growth expected again.

Stagnation in the Austrian Construction Industry / Picture: © Vindobona.org

The building industry’s development in Europe remains subdued in 2011. The Building Research Network "Euroconstruct" expects a further slight decline in building production (-0.1%) in the 19 countries represented for this year.

In Austria, the present year’s outlook for the construction industry is as subdued as in Western Europe. Construction investments with a growth of…