The adjusted value of constructions works was down 9.4% in the first six months compared with the same period of 2013, the statistics institute INS said Friday.
Capital repair works and maintenance works increased fell by 18.9% and 11%, respectively, in data adjusted for number of working days and seasonal factors. New construction works were also down, by 8%, compared with January-June 2013.
In June alone, adjusted construction works were down 2.6% from May, and 11.5% lower than in the same period a year ago.
In unadjusted data, Romanian construction works rose 11.5% on the month in June, but were down 13% compared with the same period of 2013.