What are the prospects for the construction industry post-pandemic?
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:13 am
The new coronavirus has had repercussions in all areas of the economy. The construction industry was no different.
But, despite the impact and changes in projections, this is one of the sectors that will experience the most growth post-pandemic.
Check out the outlook for the sector!
Continuation of works
Despite some changes in the direction of the economy due to the new coronavirus, construction companies, developers and land developers have been reaping good results in recent months and the trend is for this to improve even more after the pandemic.
One of the reasons for this, according to the Brazilian Chamber of the Construction Industry (CBIC), is the possibility of continuing the works on the projects, which are already being carried out by several companies taking all necessary precautions.
Furthermore, economic measures promoted by accounting directors email address Caixa since April are also helping to sustain jobs in the sector and enabling people not to give up on buying their dream property.
Promising future
As for the future, it will continue to be promising. According to CBIC president José Carlos Martins, the sector will also become the main economic lever for the country to return to its pre-pandemic economic rhythm, as it comprises 62 industrial and commercial sectors and 35 service sectors.
Going beyond the economic sphere, the pandemic also accelerated other changes that were already occurring in the construction industry and should be consolidated after them.
Examples of this are the advantages offered by developers, construction companies and land developers. Advantages such as gyms, restaurants and apartments with home offices have gained even greater importance at this time.
In addition, many companies have completely migrated or improved their digital services, with many families being able to close deals without leaving home.
The trend is for the concept of housing, that is, how people want to live, to adapt to current times, as well as to new demands!
The coordinator of the MBA in Management: Real Estate Development and Construction has the floor.
To get even more details about the new directions in civil construction, we spoke with the coordinator of our MBA in Management: Real Estate Development and Construction , Daniel Falcão.
Look what he said!
MMURAD: In general, how can you define the situation of the construction industry in Brazil amid the crisis resulting from the pandemic?
DANIEL FALCÃO: Most of the prospects for 2020 were excellent, as there were signs of favorable assumptions for the real estate market, with low interest rates on real estate credit and high expectations for growth in the Brazilian economy. We expected the GDP of the construction market to grow by 2.9%. Now, it is showing signs of falling. Even so, this does not mean that we have no way out or that things are equally bad for everyone. With the drop in interest rates and uncertainty in the economy in general, there is a natural search for solid assets that are not influenced by economic speculation. These assets are real estate. At this time, they have been the escape valve for many who seek security.
But, despite the impact and changes in projections, this is one of the sectors that will experience the most growth post-pandemic.
Check out the outlook for the sector!
Continuation of works
Despite some changes in the direction of the economy due to the new coronavirus, construction companies, developers and land developers have been reaping good results in recent months and the trend is for this to improve even more after the pandemic.
One of the reasons for this, according to the Brazilian Chamber of the Construction Industry (CBIC), is the possibility of continuing the works on the projects, which are already being carried out by several companies taking all necessary precautions.
Furthermore, economic measures promoted by accounting directors email address Caixa since April are also helping to sustain jobs in the sector and enabling people not to give up on buying their dream property.
Promising future
As for the future, it will continue to be promising. According to CBIC president José Carlos Martins, the sector will also become the main economic lever for the country to return to its pre-pandemic economic rhythm, as it comprises 62 industrial and commercial sectors and 35 service sectors.
Going beyond the economic sphere, the pandemic also accelerated other changes that were already occurring in the construction industry and should be consolidated after them.
Examples of this are the advantages offered by developers, construction companies and land developers. Advantages such as gyms, restaurants and apartments with home offices have gained even greater importance at this time.
In addition, many companies have completely migrated or improved their digital services, with many families being able to close deals without leaving home.
The trend is for the concept of housing, that is, how people want to live, to adapt to current times, as well as to new demands!
The coordinator of the MBA in Management: Real Estate Development and Construction has the floor.
To get even more details about the new directions in civil construction, we spoke with the coordinator of our MBA in Management: Real Estate Development and Construction , Daniel Falcão.
Look what he said!
MMURAD: In general, how can you define the situation of the construction industry in Brazil amid the crisis resulting from the pandemic?
DANIEL FALCÃO: Most of the prospects for 2020 were excellent, as there were signs of favorable assumptions for the real estate market, with low interest rates on real estate credit and high expectations for growth in the Brazilian economy. We expected the GDP of the construction market to grow by 2.9%. Now, it is showing signs of falling. Even so, this does not mean that we have no way out or that things are equally bad for everyone. With the drop in interest rates and uncertainty in the economy in general, there is a natural search for solid assets that are not influenced by economic speculation. These assets are real estate. At this time, they have been the escape valve for many who seek security.