construction industry

Serbia Completes 30.5% More Dwellings as Construction Workforce Shrinks

Serbia recorded a 30.5% year-on-year increase in completed dwellings during the first half of 2026, even as construction-site employment and hours worked declined, according to official statistics covering construction activity on Serbian territory. The number of workers employed on construction sites fell by 1.3%, while hours worked decreased by 1.4% over the same period. The figures show an increase in recorded housing completions alongside lower labour input, although they do not establish a corresponding rise in productivity, as completed properties…