The upward revision is largely from the Central Government activity. As expected for building and construction industries, activity in this sector can be volatile depending on construction projects. Over the period 2005 to 2009, the sector has contributed on average 3.0 percent to GDP.
The contribution of the construction sector increased from 2001 onwards and peaked in 2003 – contributing around 4.7 percent to GDP. This is attributed to increased construction activity due to the South Pacific Game in 2003. In 2009, in relation to other sectors of the economy, the Building and Construction sector contributed around 2.9 percent to total GDP.