Q1 2026 Annual changes by main groups: On the other hand, the “Material Expenses” group recorded a decrease of 0.9%. Within this group, the sub-index “Construction Materials” decreased by 1.4%, followed by “Hydro-sanitary and ventilation materials” with 0.9%. In contrast, the group “Electrical and communication materials” increased by 0.5%. Quarterly changes by main groups: On the other hand, “Material Expenses” decreased by 0.2%. Within this group, decreases were recorded in “Hydro-sanitary and ventilation materials” with 0.8%, and “Construction materials” with 0.4%. Meanwhile, “Electrical and communication materials” increased by 0.2%.
The Construction Cost Index reached 114.4 in Q1 2026, compared to Q4 2021 as the base period. The annual change of the Construction Cost Index in Q1 2026 is 1.1%, while a year earlier this change was 1.0%.
Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the highest increase in prices is observed in the group “Wage Expenses” with 4.8%, followed by “Other Costs” with 2.5%, “Transport Expenses” with 1.7%, and “Machinery Expenses” with 1.5%.
The Construction Cost Index increased by 0.3%, compared to Q4 2025. The highest increase in prices is observed in “Other Costs” with 1.7%, “Wage Expenses” with 0.6%, “Machinery Expenses” with 0.3%, and “Transport Expenses” with 0.3%.