Germany building installation turnover index
Germany building installation turnover index stood at 122.3 in Q2 2026, according to Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis). It is one of the indicators in the Finishing trades table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q3 2008 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Finishing trades table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finishing trades total, turnover | 118.1 | 99.5 | 144 | 122.6 | 114.5 | 98.7 | 140.6 | 121 | 115.5 | 98.2 | |
| Building installation, turnover | 122.3 | 103.9 | 152.3 | 126.3 | 117.4 | 103 | 148.2 | 124.6 | 118.8 | 102.2 | |
| Other building completion, turnover | 108.8 | 90 | 126.1 | 114.2 | 107.8 | 89.3 | 124.1 | 112.7 | 108 | 89.4 |
Understanding germany building installation turnover index
Isolating the financial performance of a specific construction phase, this index monitors the revenue invoiced by enterprises classified within the building installation subdivision. The metric captures sales derived from installing electrical systems, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning infrastructure. It excludes any revenue generated by firms specialized in subsequent aesthetic completion work, isolating the heavy infrastructure finishing phase. The recorded value incorporates both the labour billed for the installation and the cost of the technical materials supplied by the contractor to the client. This turnover is measured in nominal terms at current prices and excludes value-added tax, providing a snapshot of the gross income received for installation services and related goods.
The nominal nature of this series means fluctuations in the cost of copper, steel, and technical equipment directly influence the index, independent of the physical volume of work performed. Analyzing performance over a twelve-month interval provides a clearer picture by filtering out seasonal dips associated with winter construction breaks. Early data releases are provisional and routinely updated to reflect delayed invoice reporting from smaller subcontractors. Reclassifications of multifaceted firms into or out of the installation category can occasionally introduce minor disruptions to the historical continuity. Comparing this metric against the installation employment index requires careful consideration of the material costs embedded in the turnover.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index track the physical volume of electrical and plumbing installations?
- No, it measures the monetary value of invoiced sales, which fluctuates based on both the amount of work completed and the current pricing.
- Are the costs of installed technical equipment reflected in this metric?
- Yes, the turnover includes the value of materials and technical systems supplied and installed by the contracting enterprise.
- Why is comparing the same quarter across different years recommended?
- Year-on-year evaluation minimizes the distortions caused by seasonal weather patterns that routinely interrupt construction activity during winter months.