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Construction output for 1995
The gross value of construction work, in nominal terms, performed by main contractors (including general and special trade contractors) amounted to $99.8 billion in 1995, representing an increase of 11.9% over 1994.
According to the results of the Quarterly Survey of Construction Output released today (Friday) by the Census and Statistics Department, the increase was mainly attributable to the intensification of work on major infrastructural projects.
When measured at constant (1990) market prices, the gross value of construction work performed by main contractors showed an increase of 4.2% over 1994.
The gross value of construction work performed at public sector sites rose substantially by 39.4% in nominal terms and 31.1% at constant (1990) market prices. On the other hand, the gross value of construction work performed at private sector sites decreased by 1.5% in nominal terms and 8.1% at constant (1990) market prices.
The gross value of construction work, in nominal terms, performed by general contractors at locations other than construction sites recorded virtually no change. When measured at constant (1990) market prices, it recorded a decrease of 5.4%. Work in this category included minor new construction activities and renovation work at erected buildings and structures.
The gross value of construction activities, in nominal terms, performed by special trade contractors at locations other than construction sites, comprising mainly electrical and mechanical fitting work, increased by 5.6%. However, when measured at constant (1990) market prices, it showed a decrease of 6.0%.