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UK construction’s ‘lopsided’ growth bucks wider economic trends
The findings underscore a mixed picture for the UK construction industry
FIEC Annual Report 2024 highlights policy advances and sector resilience
The European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) has launched its Annual Report for 2024
EIB and Naturgy agree €1bn loan to invest in solar energy and wind projects
The investment is expected to increase renewable energy generation capacity in Spain
EFCA: New Commissioners set to reinforce built environment
EFCA reviews the key initiatives of the European Commission related to the industry
CECE: What is the impact of the EU Data Act regulation?
CECE examines the new EU Data Act regulation and the impact it may have
Brazil: Infrastructure investment slowly recovering
Brazil has experienced more than its share of crises in the last decade, but stability is returning and, with it, increased investment in infrastructure, reports Andy Brown
Chinese OEMs capitalise on dramatic rise in demand for construction equipment in Turkey
Chinese construction manufacturers major beneficiaries of soaring demand for construction equipment in Turkey, report finds
European OEMs cast wary eye to US elections as they try to boost global competitiveness
CECE Congress assesses challenges facing construction equipment manufacturers and emphasises need for collaboration
AI investment continues to drive growth in the AEC industry says new report
The report, based on a survey of AEC managers worldwide, highlights a significant investment in artificial intelligence (AI) by these companies.
Building Britain: Can the construction industry meet the 1.5 million homes target?
Steve O’Keeffe, regional vice president for the UK and Ireland at Epicor, explores how the construction industry is preparing to meet these demands
Strong Q3 margins for Volvo CE despite market slowdown
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that the company maintained robust margins in the third quarter of 2024
Australia’s construction sector prepares for major reforms with new industry blueprint
A blueprint for Australia’s construction industry has been unveiled
The global top 10 causes of disputes and claims on major projects
New report reveals the 10 main causes of claims and disputes on major construction projects
UK one of the worst hit by labour shortages and rising costs according to survey
PlanRadar’s study finds widespread labour shortages and rising material costs are hitting developers hard
Construction input prices fell in September but supply chain concerns loom
US construction input prices dropped in September according to new analysis
How Eiffage’s director of operational services plans to keep the company one step ahead
Fabien Darchis, director of operational services at Eiffage Construction, highlights how France is working towards a cleaner and greener construction industry as well as the opportunities and challenges that technology brings to the industry
Global construction can look forward to stronger 2025 (with one possible exception)
Spending on construction in economies around the world looks set to rebound in 2025, with one possible exception.
Deutz reports anticipated drop in engine sales
The decline is linked to the cyclical nature of the engine market
PMI shows UK construction output rebounds and cost pressures jump
The UK construction sector saw growth in September
Top 10 construction companies in Europe 2024
This year’s list demonstrates the durability of European contractors as they continue to adapt their business models to meet the demands of an industry increasingly shaped by global volatility
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