The total number of manual workers engaged at construction sites decreased from 71,392 in the 2nd quarter 1999 to 68,683 in the 3rd quarter 1999, or about 3.8%.

During the 3rd quarter of 1999, the Civil Engineering Works Index (CEWI), Highways Department Construction Cost Index (HyD CCI), Building Cost Index (BCI), and Building Services Tender Price Index (BSTPI) increased by about 0.9%, 0.9%, 0.6% and 5% respectively. Building Works Tender Price Index (BWTPI) decreased by about 0.6%.

The 1994/95 based Consumer Price Index (CPI(C)) dropped from 115.94 at the end of 2nd quarter 1999 to 112.50 at the end of 3rd quarter 1999, or about 3%.