China State Construction Engineering's (SHA:601668) net profit fell 7.5% in the first quarter to 13.9 billion yuan from 15 billion yuan, according to a Wednesday filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Earnings per share edged down to 0.33 yuan from 0.36 yuan.
Revenue declined 7.8% to 511.8 billion yuan from 555.4 billion yuan.
The company attributed its lackluster earnings to the weakening demand in the construction market.