rakennusindeksit

Rakennusindeksit are statistical indicators used in Finland to measure changes in the costs of construction. They are produced by Statistics Finland and are essential for understanding cost trends in the construction sector. There are several types of rakennusindeksit, each focusing on different aspects of construction costs. The most prominent ones include the producer price index for construction, which tracks the prices of materials and services used by construction companies, and indexes for specific construction sectors like residential buildings and non-residential buildings.

These indexes are calculated based on price surveys of a representative basket of goods and services used in construction. They are typically published monthly and serve various purposes. For example, they are used to adjust construction contracts, to analyze the economic performance of the construction industry, and as a basis for forecasting future construction costs. Property developers, contractors, and policymakers rely on rakennusindeksit for informed decision-making. The data provides a transparent and consistent measure of cost fluctuations, which can be influenced by factors such as raw material prices, labor costs, energy prices, and market demand.