In Moldova, the number of building permits for residential and non-residential buildings declined during the first nine months of 2026, although trends varied significantly by segment and region. The National Bureau of Statistics has recorded changes in both urban and rural areas, as well as in specific regions where trends in residential and non-residential construction diverged.
Since the beginning of the year, more than 20,000 people have found jobs through the regional offices of the National Agency for Employment in Moldova. The agency notes that job placements have covered various categories of job seekers and industries, and the ministry has already outlined new guidelines for supporting employment in the near future.
In Chișinău, a tender has been re-announced for a large-scale renovation of the central park: the project includes landscaping, upgrades to utility networks, the fountain, and urban infrastructure. A tender had previously been held, but the contract with the winning bidder was never signed, so the authorities are once again seeking a contractor for one of the city's key projects.
Moldova is introducing new rules for the transfer of government investments to local governments and homeowners' associations
In Chisinau, the project to modernize the municipal wastewater treatment plant has resumed: following a change in contractors, the work will move into its final phase, including the upgrade of process equipment and the implementation of new sludge treatment solutions. This is expected to improve wastewater treatment efficiency and reduce the environmental impact; however, the full version of the article contains details that are important for understanding the scale of the project and its financing.
The government is discussing measures to accelerate investment in the construction sector, unblock stalled projects, and expand the housing supply, including affordable options for young families and middle-income citizens. At the same time, developers are insisting on a review of one of the mandatory industry fees and a streamlining of procedures that, they say, are holding back the launch of new projects.
Construction work on the bridge on Highway R34.3 M3—the access road to the village of Slobozia-Mare in the Călugăr District—is 45% complete; the total cost of the project will exceed 12.58 million lei.
The Moldovan Parliament approved, on its second reading, a bill on the reorganization of the state-owned railway enterprise, which is to be completed by the end of 2026. The reform calls for the separation of infrastructure and transportation operations and a change in the industry's organizational model; the full version of this article provides details on the stages of the transformation, the legal mechanisms involved, and the implications for the market.
With support from the EBRD, a Center for Continuous Learning has been established in Moldova for employees of the National Road Administration to improve project management and build a modern, safe road infrastructure for the country's citizens
A major bypass project is set to reshape transit flow around a southern Moldovan city, with construction now formally contracted and financed through international lending. The new route is expected to divert heavy traffic away from the urban area and includes several complex engineering elements that will be closely watched by the market.
Moldova is discussing with Ireland new opportunities to expand economic cooperation and attract investment in a number of promising sectors. The meeting also addressed issues related to support for European integration, the opening of an Irish diplomatic mission in Chisinau, and the country's role in regional projects related to Ukraine's reconstruction.
This fall, Moldova will launch its first pilot grant program aimed at constructing passive houses and reducing energy losses in the residential sector. The initiative is being implemented through the Energy Efficiency Fund with international support and could send an important signal to the construction and energy-efficient technology markets.
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