Construction & Building Materials

CONSTRUCTION& BUILDING MATERIALS

• The construction industry is an important sector of the economy and has multiple backward and forward linkages with other sectors.
• The industry contributes significantly to socio-economic development and employment and there is a consensus on certain common issues that plague the construction industry in developing countries.
• Pakistan is a developing country that is currently enjoying relatively strong growth in construction activities.
• Today, construction is the second largest sector in Pakistan’s economy after agriculture. Roughly 30-35% of employment is directly or indirectly affiliated with the construction sector.