Measuring the change in construction cost prices over two time periods for a basket of building materials and construction services
Survey objectives
Monitoring and tracking changes in the prices of goods and services involved in the costs of construction (calculating inflation/deflation in construction and building costs).
Identifying the changes occurring in the costs of constructing buildings, whether residential or non-residential structures.
Assessing the progress and development occurring in the construction sector over a period of time compared to another, by understanding the demand for construction materials, reflected in the rise or decrease of their prices.
This indicator is a key complement to national accounts, as it is relied upon to transition from gross domestic product (GDP) at market prices to GDP at constant prices for the construction sector.
Contribution to meeting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, in addition to addressing regional requirements such as the Gulf Statistical Center, and international requirements represented by the International Monetary Fund and the Group of Twenty G20.
An important indicator for shaping economic policies, scientific studies, and various other uses.
Utilized by all stakeholders in the construction sector and building costs, including planners and researchers in the fields of development and production, such as the National Accounts Management and the Saudi Contractors Authority.
Data collection tools
Key concepts
Index number: A relative number that measures the change in one or more phenomena. It is obtained by comparing the value of the phenomenon in the comparison period to its value in the base period.
Construction Cost Index (CCI): A relative number that measures the change in construction costs over two time periods for a basket of construction materials and services. It is an important index relied upon by planners and researchers in the fields of development and production in general.
Relative Importance of Goods and Services: Percentage of expenditure on a specific good or service from the total expenditure for all goods and services included in the cost of residential or non-residential construction.
Establishments: These are companies that collect data on construction cost prices included in the basket of goods. This includes contracting companies within the Kingdom or establishments that sell construction materials, such as wholesale stores or outlets for various goods and services.
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What is the Construction Cost Index?
It is an economic measure that reflects changes in construction costs by tracking the prices of basic materials, labor wages, rental costs of machinery and equipment, energy costs, and services associated with the construction sector over a specific period of time
Why is this indicator calculated?
The Construction Cost Index is calculated to provide accurate data that helps:
• Analyze market trends by tracking prices in the construction industry
• Supporting government planning and residential and non-residential projects
• Empowering companies and investors to make the right business decisions
What are the main categories covered by the index?
The index consists of the following categories:
• Raw material costs (iron, cement, bricks, wood, etc.)
• Labor wages
• Equipment and machinery rental costs
• Energy costs.
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