14:41 29 July 2025
19% of construction companies anticipate increased investment
In Q3 2025, 19% of construction companies plan to increase investments, down from 27% in Q2, while 35% expect higher revenues, up from 30%, according to the European Leasing Fund (EFL). The EFL Barometer subindex for construction reached 56.8 points, 2.6 points higher than the previous quarter, and above the 50-point growth threshold for the second consecutive quarter, signaling stable optimism. 35% of firms anticipate more orders, and 33% expect improved financial liquidity, with no companies forecasting a decline in demand. Investment optimism has slightly decreased, but most firms expect stable activity.
EFL notes that June construction output rose 2.2% y/y, suggesting potential sector growth despite a 0.7% decline in H1 2025.
