Armenia’s construction sector expanded by 20 percent in 2025, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s key economic drivers, Chairman of the Urban Development Committee Yeghiazar Vardanyan said at a press conference.

According to Vardanyan, construction works totaling around 645 billion drams were carried out over an 11-month period, representing a significant increase compared to 2024. Both private developers and state construction client agencies contributed to the sector’s growth.

“Construction continues to remain one of the leading sectors of Armenia’s economy, maintaining its growth momentum,” Vardanyan said, adding that government agencies have significantly strengthened their institutional capacity and are now able to manage large-scale capital projects using their own resources.

Vardanyan outlined five core priorities for the Urban Development Committee’s work in 2025. The first is updating urban planning standards, which regulate the entire sector and therefore remain a central focus. The second priority involves clarifying and streamlining urban development procedures, an area he said directly affects nearly all citizens.

The third priority focuses on licensing, accreditation, and oversight of organizations involved in urban development. “Many outcomes depend on the proper performance of the organizations engaged in this field,” Vardanyan noted. The fourth priority concerns housing stock management and related development programs, while the fifth covers the implementation of capital construction projects.

He said that during 2025 the committee coordinated 101 construction projects and around 70 development programs. These included schools, kindergartens, medical centers, cultural institutions, sports facilities, and residential buildings, as well as design work for the construction of an additional 300 schools.

“When a new phase of capital construction begins, we will already have a new package of ready-made projects,” Vardanyan said. “This process will be continuous.”