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BA-Næringen / BAE-Næringen

BA-næringen is the building and construction industry, one of Norway's largest industries measured by employment and turnover. It covers the construction of buildings, civil engineering works and specialised construction activities, and consists of contractors, tradespeople, engineers, architects and project managers.

BAE-næringen extends this to the building, construction and property industry, and signals the close cooperation with the property sector. In practice, contractors are often developers, owners and managers all at once, and owners increasingly offer service functions as part of property development. The term BAE underlines that the three industries are links in the same value chain, from site purchase to a finished, managed building.

In statistical terms, SSB places construction activity under NACE-næring 41-43 (oppføring av bygninger, anleggsvirksomhet, spesialisert bygge- og anleggsvirksomhet), while the sale and management of real property falls under NACE 68. It is this boundary between 41-43 and 68 that led to the BAE term being introduced.

Key industry organisations are Byggenæringens Landsforening (BNL) under NHO, the main employers' organisation in building and construction, Entreprenørforeningen Bygg og Anlegg (EBA) for the largest contractors, and Norsk Eiendom for property owners. The industry is strongly affected by interest rates, the loan and grant schemes offered by Husbanken, public infrastructure policy and the requirements in the building regulations TEK17. Climate and circularity requirements, among them the EU taxonomy and the requirement for a greenhouse gas account under TEK17 section 17-1, drive much of the innovation in material choices and project delivery in the 2020s.

From Placepoint's dictionary: BA-Næringen / BAE-Næringen

More information: SSB: Bygg, bolig og eiendom, Byggenæringens Landsforening (BNL), Norsk Eiendom, Store norske leksikon: byggebransjen

English: The AEC industry (Architecture, Engineering and Construction; BAE also includes Real Estate).

Common questions we come across

What are BA-næringen and BAE-næringen?

BA-næringen (building and construction) is one of Norway's largest industries, with more than 400,000 employees. BAE-næringen is a broader term that also includes the property sector alongside building and construction.

How many people work in BA-næringen in Norway?

BA-næringen employs a large number of skilled workers, engineers, architects and project managers. The industry is sensitive to the economic cycle and is strongly affected by interest rates, house prices and public investment.

What affects the economic cycle in BAE-næringen?

BAE-næringen is cycle sensitive and is affected by interest rates, house prices, public budgets and the availability of labour. Higher interest rates and falling house prices typically lead to lower construction activity.

Where can I find statistics on BAE-næringen?

Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) and Byggenæringens Landsforening (BNL) regularly publish statistics and analyses of the Norwegian BAE industry. Finansdepartementet and NHO Byggenæring are also important sources.

How does Placepoint support BAE-næringen?

In Placepoint, players in BAE-næringen can search for properties, view zoning plans and planning data, and analyse market segments. The tool covers acquisition, due diligence and portfolio analysis for developers and investors in particular.