The result is explained by monthly increases of 5.9% in “labor”, 2.0% in “general expenses” and 0.5% in “materials,” the INDEC said.
The general level of Construction cost index (ICC) in it Greater Buenos Aires registered in May a rise of 3.1% compared to the previous monthaccording to INDEC. The result is explained by increases in 5.9% in “labor”, of the 2.0% in “general expenses” and 0.5% in “materials.”
Labor: the main impulse
The greatest increase occurred in the Chapter “Labor”, which rose 5.9% and incorporated the new values established by the joint agreement signed on May 28 between the Construction Workers Union (UOCRA) and the chambers of the sector.
Said agreement, approved by Resolution DI-2025-1273, also included a non-remunerative and extraordinary allocation, applicable since May to the categories of the Collective Labor Agreement 76/75.
The salary increase also had an impact on “General expenses”, due to the rise of the “serene” item, contemplated within the same labor scheme.
Electric, water and gas rates
He Chapter “General expenses” showed a 2%rise, product of several tariff adjustments. Among them, the new Pictures approved by the ENRE for the distributors Edenor and Edesur, In force since May 1, according to resolutions ENRE 304/25 and 303/25.
In turn, updates were incorporated into the consumption values and water and sewer connections, authorized by the Ministry of Public Works through Resol 2025-11 resolution, as well as new values for gas connections, arranged by the Enargas.
On the other hand, the chapter “Materials” showed a moderate variation of 0.5%, without significant increases.
Source: Ambito
