Production in construction

In February 2011 the seasonally adjusted index increased by 0.8% compared with the previous month. The percentage change of the average of the quarter December-February with respect to the previous quarter was -2.0%.

The calendar adjusted index of production in construction sector increased by 3.1% compared with February 2010 (calendar working days being 20 as in February 2010); in the period January- ebruary 2011 the percentage change was 1.0% compared with the same period of 2010.

The unadjusted index of production in construction sector increased by 3.0% compared with February 2010. Comparing the average of the first two months of 2011 with the same period of 2010 the index increased by 2.6%

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