This article discusses the major importance of construction activity in the Republic of Moldova, provides an assessment of the current state and indicates the main indicators of efficiency of the given sector. The relevance of making forecasts on the efficiency of the construction industry is due to the need to find the optimal solution from a number of alternatives. The decision to opt for the given topic was influenced by the fact that although the construction sector played a central role in the economic development of the Republic of Moldova a few years ago, with a share of more than half in the formation of fixed capital, the situation is currently more difficult for most entrepreneurs in the country, who no longer operate due to low demand and lack of financial means. Based on the results of his research, the author has drawn up recommendations for the sustainable development of the sector, using statistical information from official sources.