Civil Construction Faces Setbacks Despite Promising Outlook

Estimated Civil Tender Values: February 2025

Despite major infrastructure investment plans and early signs of recovery in the construction sector, civil tender activity remains sluggish following the May 2

Despite major infrastructure investment plans and early signs of recovery in the construction sector, civil tender activity remains sluggish following the May 2024 elections. A 20% decline in tender volumes early in 2025 and falling project values signal potential slowdown risks. While the 2025 Budget offers hope through increased infrastructure allocations in 2025/26, ongoing challenges like underspending and delayed payments may limit the sector’s rebound.

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