Market Research Report Czech Republic Construction Industry Report 2017 | Page 4

 According to the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO), the total number of building permits issued rose by 3.6%, from 80,478 in 2015 to 83,340 in 2016. This was preceded by annual contractions of 13.2% and 6.5% in 2013 and 2014 respectively, and an annual increase of 1.4% in 2015.  Permits issued for residential buildings rose by 7.3%, from 28,886 in 2015 to 31,002 in 2016. On the other hand, permits for non-residential buildings grew by 8.6%, from 16,789 in 2015 to 18,229 in 2016. An increase in the number of building permits issued is expected to support new construction activity in the country. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Industry Outlook 2.1 Commercial Construction 2.2 Industrial Construction 2.3 Infrastructure Construction 2.4 Energy and Utilities Construction 2.5 Institutional Construction 2.6 Residential Construction 3 Key Issues and Developments 4 Market Data Analysis 4.1 Construction Output and Value Add 4.1.1 Construction output by project type 4.1.2 Construction output by cost type