Schwerin (dpa/mv) – Sales in the construction industry in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania increased across the board by the end of May. “In the first 5 months of 2022, the construction industry in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern generated almost a quarter more sales than a year ago. It is noteworthy that all construction sectors have played their part in this development,” said the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania building association on Wednesday Based on data from the state statistics office in Schwerin. With an increase of 28 percent, income from residential construction grew the most.
According to the information, the companies also recorded a jump of almost 16 percent in terms of incoming orders compared to the same period last year. In commercial construction, the plus was even 26.5 percent, while residential construction had to cope with a decline of 10 percent. According to the construction association, the minus in the sub-area is clouding the prospects for the industry.
Overall, the industry is also cautious despite the good sales figures: “It remains to be seen how the overall economic development will affect sales in the construction industry,” it said. The shortage of skilled workers is also noticeable despite stable employment.