This marked the second consecutive period of contraction, as domestic production decrease 8.4%, mainly weighed by new construction (-12.1%), buildings (-8%), and engineering works (-9.7%); while output increased for repair & maintenance (3.4%).

Moreover, work realized abroad plunged 25%, slipping further from a 3.4% fall in the previous month.

On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, construction output was higher by 0.1% in January.