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The construction sector in El Salvador is consolidating its position as one of the main drivers of economic growth, demonstrating a dynamism that translates into historic figures for the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Private investment in the sector has reached US$3.7 billion, driving a 4.1% growth in its contribution to GDP, according to recent data.
The key figure and its economic impact
The private investment figure of over US$3.7 billion was highlighted by Luis Rodríguez, executive director of COAMSS-OPAMSS, during a key event for the sector. Rodríguez emphasized that the 4.1% growth in the sector, compared to 2024, positions it as the economic activity that contributes the most to GDP.
This exponential growth, according to the official, opens up a range of opportunities that go beyond mere construction. The construction boom is driving:
• Exploration of new technologies: Promotes the adoption of modern and efficient methods.
• Strengthening sustainability: Forces the sector to integrate environmentally responsible practices.
• Continued investment: The volume of private capital ($3.7 billion) underscores investor confidence in the country’s infrastructure development.
• Sustainability: The context of the announcement.
The significance of this capital injection to GDP was announced within the framework of the sixth edition of the Sustainable Construction Award held by CASALCO (Cámara Salvadoreña de la Construcción), an award that seeks to balance economic progress with environmental stewardship.
José Antonio Velásquez, President of CASALCO, the event’s organizer, emphasized the sector’s responsibility: “We cannot stop the progress of the country and the world; we must seek ways to make it sustainable”.
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