Reference metadata describe statistical concepts and methodologies used for the collection and generation of data. They provide information on data quality and, since they are strongly content-oriented, assist users in interpreting the data. Reference metadata, unlike structural metadata, can be decoupled from the data.
NACE Rev2 and Classification of Types of Construction (CC) are used.
3.3. Coverage - sector
Section F of NACE Rev2.
3.4. Statistical concepts and definitions
The definition in this paragraph reflects the terminology used in the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1197.
The objective of construction cost index is to show the development of costs incurred by the contractor to carry out the construction process.
3.5. Statistical unit
Reporting unit is enterprise.
3.6. Statistical population
List of active industrial enterprises from business register for statistical purposes.
Construction enterprises in Section F of NACE Rev 2 with large share of own account works are selected. Wholesalers of construction materials and products are selected.
3.7. Reference area
The whole country is covered.
3.8. Coverage - Time
From 1994.
3.9. Base period
Index reference period is 2021=100.
Index
Quarter
6.1. Institutional Mandate - legal acts and other agreements
Regulation (EC) No 2019/2152 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 on European business statistics, repealing 10 legal acts in the field of business statistics (Text with EEA relevance)
6.2. Institutional Mandate - data sharing
Data are transmitted to Eurostat.
7.1. Confidentiality - policy
The dissemination of data collected for the purpose of producing official statistics is guided by the requirements provided for in § 34 and § 35 of the Official Statistics Act.
Notifications about the dissemination of statistics are published in the release calendar, which is available on the website. On 1 October each year, the release times of the Statistical Database, news releases, main indicators by IMF SDDS and publications are announced in the release calendar (in case of publications – the release month).
8.2. Release calendar access
The publication calendar of news releases and the statistical publications are available on the web site of Statistics Estonia.
8.3. Release policy - user access
All users have been granted an equal access to official statistics: this means that the dissemination dates of official statistics have to be announced in advance and no user category (incl. Eurostat, state authorities and mass media) can have access to the official statistics (results of official statistical surveys) before other users. Statistical information is first published in the Statistical Database. In case a news release is published based on the same data, the information provided in the relevant news release is simultaneously published in the Statistical Database. Official statistics are available on the website at 8.00 a.m. (7.00 a.m.CET) on the date announced in the release calender for all users.
Quarterly
10.1. Dissemination format - News release
The news release „Construction price index” once a quarter. The news release can be viewed on the website.
10.2. Dissemination format - Publications
Not published.
10.3. Dissemination format - online database
Data are published under the heading „Economy/Prices” in the Statistical Database.
10.4. Dissemination format - microdata access
The dissemination of data collected for the purpose of producing official statistics is guided by the requirements provided for in § 34, § 35, § 36, § 37, § 38 of the Official Statistics Act. Access to micro-data and anonymisation of micro-data are regulated by Statistics Estonia’s Procedure for dissemination of confidential data for scientific purposes.
10.5. Dissemination format - other
Data are sent to Eurostat both to be used in European aggregates as well as to be released as national data.
10.6. Documentation on methodology
A methodological description of the surveyis available in the website of Statistics Estonia (ESMS metadata).
To assure the quality of processes and products, Statistics Estonia applies the EFQM Excellence Model, EU Statistics Code of Practice and the ESS Quality Assurance Framework (QAF). Statistics Estonia is also guided by the requirements provided for in § 7. „Principles and quality criteria of producing official statistics” of the Official Statistics Act.
11.2. Quality management - assessment
The quality assessment is based on quality requirements of the ESS (relevance, accuracy, timelines and punctuality, accessibility and clarity, coherence and comparability). The inspection of statistical survey, updating survey methodology and statistical questionnaire, self-assessment of survey manager are carried out.
Data are only published when they have a high degree of consistency.
12.1. Relevance - User Needs
Construction enterprises and professional associations
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
Government Offices
Eurostat
12.2. Relevance - User Satisfaction
Since 1996 Statistics Estonia conducts reputation surveys and user surveys. Users‘ suggestions and information about taking them into account are available on the website.
12.3. Completeness
In compliance with the rules (regulations).
13.1. Accuracy - overall
The type of survey and the data collection methods ensure sufficient coverage and timeliness.
13.2. Sampling error
Not applicable.
13.3. Non-sampling error
The response rate is about 95%. Non-sampling error is not measured.
14.1. Timeliness
The construction price index is published quarterly on the 21st day of the month following the end of the reference quarter or on the next business day.
14.2. Punctuality
The data have been published at the time announced in the release calender.
15.1. Comparability - geographical
The data are comparable from country to another. However, the countries may apply different collection and calculation methods for the data. No geographical regions, Estonia as a whole.
15.2. Comparability - over time
The data are comparable across time.
15.3. Coherence - cross domain
Not available.
15.4. Coherence - internal
The aggregates are coherent with the total.
The assessment of cost and burden covers the statistis for NSI as well as STS needs.
NSI hours per year: not available
Burden (respondents) hours per year: 280
17.1. Data revision - policy
The same revision policy is applied to data released nationally and transmitted to Eurostat.
The data revision policy and notification of corrections are described in the dissemination policy of Statistics Estonia.
17.2. Data revision - practice
Methodological changes and revisions are announced at the same time as the changes.
18.1. Source data
A weighting system is based on statistical data prepared by Statistics Estonia on the volume of construction works and cost estimation documentation of representative construction structures.
About 7500 price quotations of 90 representative items are obtained monthly from 90 construction enterprises, 20 wholesale enterprises and price collectors.
18.2. Frequency of data collection
Monthly
18.3. Data collection
Data are collected through eSTAT (the web channel for electronic data submission). eSTAT is also used to monitor the completion of questionnaires. The questionnaires have been designed for completion in eSTAT by the respondents themselves and they include instructions and controls. The questionnaires and information about data submission are available on Statistics Estonia website (in Estonian). Data are collected with the monthly statistical questionnaire „Ehitushind”, also special questionnaire for price collectors is used.
18.4. Data validation
Prices data are reviewed by the price statistics staff. In case of problems or doubtful cases the respondents are contacted by telephone for clarification. The price statistics staff verifies the computation of the index at various stages of its compilation.
18.5. Data compilation
The Laspeyres formula is used. Based on available information, the last observed price is carried forward or this is imputed by observing the movement in the index for similar products or product groups.
18.6. Adjustment
The construction price index is not seasonally adjusted.
No comment.
Construction Cost Index
5 June 2025
The definition in this paragraph reflects the terminology used in the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1197.
The objective of construction cost index is to show the development of costs incurred by the contractor to carry out the construction process.
Reporting unit is enterprise.
List of active industrial enterprises from business register for statistical purposes.
Construction enterprises in Section F of NACE Rev 2 with large share of own account works are selected. Wholesalers of construction materials and products are selected.
The whole country is covered.
Quarter
The type of survey and the data collection methods ensure sufficient coverage and timeliness.
Index
The Laspeyres formula is used. Based on available information, the last observed price is carried forward or this is imputed by observing the movement in the index for similar products or product groups.
A weighting system is based on statistical data prepared by Statistics Estonia on the volume of construction works and cost estimation documentation of representative construction structures.
About 7500 price quotations of 90 representative items are obtained monthly from 90 construction enterprises, 20 wholesale enterprises and price collectors.
Quarterly
The construction price index is published quarterly on the 21st day of the month following the end of the reference quarter or on the next business day.
The data are comparable from country to another. However, the countries may apply different collection and calculation methods for the data. No geographical regions, Estonia as a whole.
