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Real estate and construction
The Real Estate & Construction sector is one of the pillars of the global economy, responsible for meeting the increasing needs of the population for affordable housing and for efficient social, transportation and utility infrastructure. As a labour-intensive industry, it is a major contributor to employment, income generation and social progress. Real Estate & Construction is also an essential element for economic value creation and sustainable growth, as it lays the foundations for the development of virtually all other industries.
Activities associated with Real Estate & Construction are the construction of residential and non-residential buildings, heavy and civil engineering construction, and the related speciality trade contracting activities. It also includes management and leasing of land and properties, real estate brokerage, architectural and engineering services, warehousing and storage activities, and operation of car parks and garages.
In the third quarter of 2025, Brazil's real estate and construction sector had mixed performance with significant differences across segments. The residential real estate segment had a relatively weak quarter, with sales of new units declining by 3 ...
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In the second quarter of 2025, Brazil's construction sector maintained an overall positive momentum despite persistent challenges. The residential segment performed particularly well, with sales of new units rising by 5.3% y/y, driven largely by the ...
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In 2024, Brazil's transport sector made significant progress across its core modes - roads, railways, aviation, and waterways - marking a period of recovery and institutional consolidation. While structural bottlenecks persist, the federal ...
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During H1 2025, Colombia's construction sector displayed a combination of positive and negative outcomes. The sector's nominal gross value added (GVA) stood at COP 36.02tn, posting a real -3.29% y/y contraction, considerably lower than the economy's ...
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In the first quarter of 2025, Brazil's construction sector maintained an overall positive momentum, despite persistent macroeconomic challenges. The residential segment performed particularly well, with sales of new units rising by 15.1% y/y, driven ...
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Brazil's transport infrastructure sector has seen an influx of private players following several waves of privatisation that began in the late 1990s, and looks set to continue with various actions promoted by the federal government to attract private ...
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Brazil's transport infrastructure sector has seen an influx of private players following several waves of privatisation that began in the late 1990s, continued by specific actions promoted by the federal government to attract private investments. ...
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The infrastructure sector in Colombia is facing several challenges, including domestic political issues and international economic conditions affecting the performance of sub-sectors. Despite some economic variables, such as inflation and interest ...
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In 2023, Brazil's construction industry navigated through a challenging period, facing hurdles that led to a contraction of its gross value added (GVA) despite initial projections that it would grow. Factors such as high interest rates and delays to ...
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