Building statistics, August 2002

The number of dwelling starts decreased the most in the counties of Sogn og Fjordane and Telemark, both with 37 per cent decrease. The county of Østfold had the largest increase with 19 per cent more dwelling starts.

Utility floor space started in residential buildings during the period January to August decreased by 13 per cent since last year.

Small decrease in non-residential buildings

Utility floor space started in non-residential buildings so far this year decreased by 1 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year. 2 348 900 square metres were started in non-residential buildings during the first eight months this year. Utility floor space started for real estate, renting and business estate activities decreased by 42 per cent. The highest increase was for "Public administration and defence compulsory social security" with 109 per cent more utility floor space started.

Tables:

• Table 1 Building work started. Preliminary figures
• Table 2 Building activity in August. Preliminary figures
• Table 3 Building work started in January-August, by county. Preliminary figures
• Table 4 Buildings under conctruction per 31 August, by county. Preliminary figures
• Table 5 Buildings completed in January-August, by county. Preliminary figures
• Table 6 Building work started. Not adjusted, seasonally adjusted and trend
• Table 7 Building work started in August, by county. Preliminary figures
• Table 8 Average monthly registration delay for buildings started. January 1999-August 2002