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Global cement demand continues to rise
Worldwide demand for cement could reach 4.7 billion tonnes in 2017, according to World Cement, the latest study from US-based market research firm The Freedonia Group.
Green shoots of recovery for Britain’s builders
Britain’s building industry is showing signs of recovery but the UK’s government must show support if growth is to continue
Construction product sales show growth
Following slow start to year, the UK’s Construction Products Association reports increase in sale of construction products for second quarter
Transport infrastructure to drive Slovak development
Market research and consulting firm PMR forecasts that the Slovak construction market will stabilise this year, after a slump in public investment
Podcast on ERA/IRN RentalTracker Q3 survey
IRN Editor Murray Pollok reports on some of the highlights of the latest ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey for the third quarter of 2012.
Chinese contractors top global rankings once again
Last year saw record revenues and employment among the world's biggest construction companies, according to International Construction's Top 200 ranking, although profitability was poorer than in 2010.
Contrasting UK construction outlook
Official data from ONS shows strong first quarter contraction, but RICS survey returned more upbeat results
Resurgence in concrete additives market
The world market demand for cement and concrete additives is forecast to increase +8.3% annually to US$ 15.8 billion in 2015
Contractors cautious on 2012 prospects
Respondents to annual KPMG survey identify energy sector as having greatest short-term potential for construction market
Equipment manufacturers expect slowdown
AEM outlook survey forecasts strong 2011 sales but slower growth from 2012 to 2014
IDB lends US$ 150 million to Peru hydropower plant
406 MW Hidroeléctrica de Chaglla project will be country´s second largest hydropower facility
UK faces ‘challenging’ year
Survey finds expectations for UK construction trade largely negative for year ahead.
UK’s positive start may not last
Outlook for UK described as one of “nervous optimism” with fears of “another disappointing year”.
UK construction market pessimism
Government spending cuts and concerns over access to finance leading to negative view, according to survey.
Construction companies forecast rising backlogs in 2011
48% of respondents to a KPMG survey forecast rising backlogs next year, but global competition remains strong.
Bureaucracy a barrier in Poland
Regulations and officials the most commonly cited obstacles in Polish construction market, a survey has found.
Limited optimism in UK construction market
A healthy increase reported, but recession fears persist
UK construction sector gets new recession warning
The UK’s Construction Products Association predicts double-dip recession.
Australian construction weakens further in July
Australia's construction industry moved further into the red during July according to the latest Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Performance of Construction Index.
Slow growth forecast for Polish construction in 2010
"Exceptionally severe winter" sees major decline in construction activity during Q1 2010 in Poland, with little sign of recovery
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