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Engineering Costs Surge Amid Modest Infrastructure Growth

10/3/2025

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BCIS projects civil engineering costs up 15% and tender prices up 24% from 2Q2025 to 2Q2030, driven by Labour costs.
Infrastructure output decreased by 9.2% in 2024 but is expected to grow 2.5% in 2025 and 18% by 2030.
Energy costs fall 26% between 2025 and 2030, while the sector faces inflation and rising costs but growth remains modest.

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Story summary

BCIS projects civil engineering costs up 15% and tender prices up 24% from 2Q2025 to 2Q2030, driven by Labour costs.
Infrastructure output decreased by 9.2% in 2024 but is expected to grow 2.5% in 2025 and 18% by 2030.
Energy costs fall 26% between 2025 and 2030, while the sector faces inflation and rising costs but growth remains modest.