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Investment projects managed in the San Salvador Metropolitan Area already exceed US$5.1 billion in the first months of 2026, according to COAMSS/OPAMSS executive director Luis Rodríguez. Of that amount, there are plans to execute close to US$3 billion, a figure consolidated with the Cámara Salvadoreña de la Industria de la Construcción.
During a radio interview, Rodríguez explained that investment performance in 2026 has been more dynamic than in the same period last year. “It has been intense, more so than last year at this same time”, he said, noting that construction activity continues to trend upward.
The official explained that the sectors with the highest investment amounts are housing construction, logistics projects, tourism, and mixed-use developments. In areas such as Nejapa and Apopa, he said, housing, logistics, and commercial projects converge, forming development hubs that integrate multiple economic activities.
Rodríguez emphasized that the construction sector has established itself as one of the main drivers of the economy. At the end of 2025, the sector recorded growth of 39% compared to the previous year. This momentum, he explained, is not only reflected in the construction of buildings, but also throughout the entire supply chain: cement, steel, flooring, sheet metal, and other supplies.
He also indicated that this growth has an impact on complementary sectors such as hardware stores, distributors, law firms, architecture and urban planning studios, generating a multiplier effect on the economy.
The executive director of COAMSS/OPAMSS also highlighted the ongoing relationship with the private sector, with which they work on approximately 90% of the projects that pass through the institution for permits and procedures, from small developments to large-scale works. In this regard, he highlighted the coordination with CASALCO to maintain sustained momentum in construction activity.
Among recent projects, he mentioned technical support for social initiatives, such as the Amena Comalapa housing project in La Paz Oeste, where the institution has participated in pre-feasibility processes to comply with the requirements established by the Ministry of Housing of El Salvador.
With more than US$5.1 billion in its portfolio and a projected execution of US$3 billion, the investment outlook at the beginning of 2026 reflects sustained growth in infrastructure, housing, and logistics, consolidating the construction sector as one of the key drivers of the national economy.
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