A combination of government incentives, in addition to strong fundamentals, are expected to continue having an impact on the building industry in a positive way. Despite the strong growth registered over the past few years, however, the challenge of reducing the number of Peruvians that lack appropriate housing remains. According to figures from the Ministry of Housing,...
As with several countries in the region, Peru has been channelling the proceeds of its economic performance into the development of infrastructure. Through its public-private partnership (PPP) model, strategic infrastructure such as airports, port and roads has been on the receiving end of private financing and programmes aimed at enhancing managerial skills to improve...
Local cement consumption grew by 15.76% in 2012 and continued rising in the first half of 2013, at monthly rates of 3-24%. Dante Carhuavilca, chief of economic and social studies at the National Society of Industries, told OBG, “Cement production will continue to be propelled by growing demand, in infrastructure, roads, public works in general,...
The prime office market is a segment to watch. Even after adding six new buildings with more than 51,000 sq metres to Lima in 2012, the initial vacancy rate for prime office space dropped to 2.2% in 3Q 2013, down from 2.4% in 3Q 2012. Such high demand has limited market options for leading companies doing business in Peru, but it is also laying...
A large unresolved housing deficit is one important factor that will continue to generate activity for both the construction and real estate sectors. While consistent economic growth has paved the way for long-term development, many Peruvians continue to live in conditions that belie the country’s wealth and which authorities are determined to...
If physical structures reflect the process of building a strong economy, then Peru has engaged in related programmes with a passion that should continue for many years to come. According to the National Statistical Institute (Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informá tica, INEI) the sector grew by 15.17% in 2012, far more than the 3.43%...
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