The number of contracts registered by companies in the construction sector in January was 75,055, which represents an increase of 65.9% over the previous month, and a decrease in the year-on-year variation of -1.3%, according to the Barometer of the Construction Industry. Construction Industry Observatory.
Hiring in all economic activities in the sector decreased compared to the previous year, with Specialized Construction Activities decreasing the least (-0.9%) and Civil Engineering decreasing the most (-3.3%).
Source: Construction Labor Foundation