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UK construction activity falls for first time since in 10 months
Construction buyers reported a decline in activity in the UK for the first time in 10 months in January 2025.
Eurozone construction activity improves in January but ‘outlook remains bleak’
Rate of decline in activity reported by buyers slows but construction still in a “slump”
Exclusive: Q&A with 2025 Golden Beaver winner Mike Aparicio of Skanska
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An exclusive conversation with Golden Beaver winner Mike Aparicio of Skanska
The 3 factors driving global construction costs increase of 2-7% in 2025
Global construction costs are forecast to rise 2-7% this year as geopolitical and economic uncertainty disrupt supply chains and increase prices.
Trends shaping construction at World of Concrete 2025
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The 2025 edition of the World of Concrete has wrapped, here’s three keys from the expo
These two segments accounted for 94% of US non-residential construction spending increase
Two segments alone were responsible for 94% of increased non-residential construction spending
Caterpillar CEO on tariffs and 4 other things we learned from Q4 results
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Increased US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China likely to impact project planning
The US is set to follow through with its threat to imposed tariffs of Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods from Tuesday this week.
Indian budget 2025: Infrastructure remains a priority
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s coalition government has unveiled its first full-year budget after his party lost an outright majority in parliament last year
Sales down in 2024 for Volvo CE
Sales drop for OEM but it highlights reasons to be positive for the future
EFCA: Shifting strategies in European engineering
European engineers are navigating stricter EU policies and global competition in delivering sustainable projects
UK Chancellor backs third Heathrow runway among other infrastructure projects
In a speech delivered from Oxfordshire, UK, Rachel Reeves outlined several projects aimed at boosting the UK economy
Trump executive order could ‘halt billions’ worth of infrastructure projects
Analysts say a 20 January executive order by President Trump could half construction
US construction needs nearly half a million new workers
A construction trade association said US construction needs about approximately 500,000 new workers in 2025
CECE: Driving global progress through international collaboration
Through international partnerships, CECE highlights how it secures early insights into key global developments shaping the construction equipment industry
European construction sector set to return to growth in 2025
The European construction sector is expected to see modest recovery in 2025
Property investment and construction starts fall sharply in China
China’s economic growth stronger than expected in 2024, but property and construction sectors remained weak
3 ways US President Trump’s flurry of executive orders could impact construction
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A look at how a bevy of executive orders by Donald Trump will impact the industry
Monthly US construction materials price fall in December
US construction material prices remain elevated over the year, but were down slightly in December
United Rentals to acquire H&E in $4.8bn deal
Combines two of the largest rental businesses in N. America
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