This raise in the industry shows in the southern area of the country as well. Only in December of 2009 it grew three times more in comparison with the same period in 2008.

The above indicates that construction has been increasingly growing in the area after experiencing a recession in late 2008. For this reason, the authorities of this entity state with certainty that this is the best time to erect your home or business, given that materials are for sale at affordable prices.

According to Marcial Rivera, coordinator of the CFIA branch in San Isidro de El General, the Osa canton registers a higher amount of processes for new construction blueprints, mainly of private investment and both for commercial and residential projects.

“Part of all the things that have improved the economic activation in the area is the decrease in the Passive Basic Rate, which promotes people asking for loans. Additionally, it allows greater investments since labor work costs are lower and materials in hardware stores are cheaper,” Rivera stated.

The CFIA Coordinator pointed out that public investment (educational centers, housing bonuses, State offices) is registering a steady growth in Pérez Zeledón, Buenos Aires, Coto Brus and Corredores. Golfito is the only canton that is not reporting advances in the construction department.

---