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India’s tax cut on construction materials could be a “game-changer”
GST on critical construction materials like cement and steel has been slashed, potentially cutting project costs and accelerating infrastructure development
Thai construction boss surrenders to police after Bangkok tower’s earthquake collapse
The president of one of Thailand’s biggest development companies is among 15 people who have surrendered to police over the fatal collapse of a Bangkok tower collapse
Weekly quiz: How much have construction materials prices risen in 5 years?
Test your knowledge with Construction Briefing’s fiendishly difficult weekly quiz
Recycling ready: New tech platform creating a circular economy for building materials
How Cemex Ventures start-up compeititon winner Revitalyze is helping create a circular economy for building materials
Balfour Beatty signs deal to develop 3D-printable graphene mortar
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Construction group Balfour Beatty has signed a deal with advanced materials group Versarien to develop a range of 3D-printable mortars in the UK.
JV receives US$2.9bn contract for Chicago rail expansion project
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A joint venture received a US$2.9b contract for a Chicago rail expansion project
US EPA announces grants to investigate novel construction materials
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US agency is looking into how new construction materials impact environment
World Demolition Summit to welcome GreenDozer founder
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Director and founder Jan Rohde signs up for industry event in Stockholm
US construction associations call for improvements ‘made in America’ requirements
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A group of four US construction associations have joined forces to call for the White House to improve its implementation of its “made in America” requirements for construction products and materials.
Does disruption in the Red Sea mean more pain for construction supply chains?
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Just when it seemed that the world might be returning to business as usual, following a series of turbulent global events, the prospect of more supply chain disruption has reared its head again.
Why contractors fear ‘Buy America’ policy could push up US construction prices
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A body representing contractors in the United States (US) has warned that incoming regulations on the provenance of construction products and materials could lead to further price rises in the sector.
Materials prices fall but bid prices edge upwards in US construction
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Construction firms in the US are getting some relief from rising materials costs, as the price of materials and services dropped by 0.6% in April to May 2023.
US contractors’ profits squeezed as bid prices slip but materials prices continue to rise
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Contractors are finding their profits under pressure as bid prices slip even as construction materials continued to increase.
Demand for data centre construction rising
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Report shows requirement for data in construction is building, even in ‘challenging’ business environment
Rising prices of materials to slow Brazil’s construction growth
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Country’s infrastructure construction segment saw growth of over 10% in 2021 but rising costs and lack of materials to slow growth 
Worker shortages, war in Ukraine and lockdowns hit US construction
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AGC calls for end to construction material tariffs amid serious labour and supply chain issues
Bulgarian road tunnel closer
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Consortium expected to sign contract this week for 3km Shipka tunnel in central Bulgaria
Recycling to regenerate construction
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As the European construction sector transitions to a regenerative, circular economy, Leila Steed takes a look at the latest crushing and screening equipment re-energizing the market.
Bricks and roofing tiles shortages to continue
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Smaller UK contractors to be most impacted by long lead times and price rises for materials in 2023
Arcadis predicts UK construction price inflation into 2022
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Updated tender price forecast highlights inflationary pressures for 2021 and predictions for the new year 
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