OREANDA-NEWS. December 14, 2015.  Fitch Ratings has a Positive Outlook for the Colombian building materials & construction sector, which is expected to be a key growth driver in the next two years, according to a new report published today.

The USD25 billion infrastructure investments in 'fourth generation (4G)' programs and USD6.5 billion additional governmental investments on infrastructure and housing projects are expected to boost the sector in the short to medium term.

Colombian building materials & construction downgrades are more likely to be linked to significant debt-financed capital investments & acquisitions than to weakening economic activity, given the companies limited leverage headroom.