Astana. January 13. Kazakhstan Today - The prices in construction branch have increased by 8.5% in 2008 in Kazakhstan, the agency reports citing Statistics Agency of Kazakhstan. "The prices in construction branch in 2008 have increased by 8.5 %, on civil and construction works - by 8.4 %, technological equipment - by 9.4 %, other works and expenses - by 7.9 %. Materials, spare parts, and designs, purchased by the construction organizations, within a year have increased in price by 4.2 %," the message informs.