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Data centres ‘the only source of momentum’ for flagging US non-residential spending
Sharp fall in non-residential construction spending in the US in March
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Construction market outlook 2025: UK
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The UK construction sector faces slow growth amid high costs and project delays, though housing and non-residential spending show signs of recovery.
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
Global construction can look forward to stronger 2025 (with one possible exception)
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Spending on construction in economies around the world looks set to rebound in 2025, with one possible exception.
US contractors wait on interest rate cuts as non-residential spending dips
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US contractors are “eagerly awaiting” lower interest rates, as national non-residential spending dipped in July
Confidence still high as US non-residential construction dips in February
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Spending was down across the board in America
US construction spending slips in February
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US construction spending slipped by 0.3% in February, as compared to the month before, but the decline is likely to be temporary rather than a sign of cooling demand.
Germany’s construction slump ‘taking longer than expected’
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Germany’s construction sector is set to remain subdued throughout 2024 as a slump sparked by its worst property crisis in decades takes longer to resolve than expected.
Construction spending in NYC to hit $83bn in 2023
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Construction spending in New York is expected to rise to $83bn by the end of 2023.
Why France’s construction industry faces a difficult year ahead
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The French construction industry is facing headwinds that mean it could be in for a difficult year ahead, says Scott Hazelton of IHS Markit.
All major segments of US construction see spending increase despite skills challenge
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All major segments of construction in the US saw increases in spending in August, although an ongoing shortage in skilled workers could put the brakes on growth.
Spanish construction: Economic challenges ahead
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Scott Hazelton of IHS Markit analyses the construciton landscape in Spain and what contractors can expect in 2023
US commercial construction demand to remain strong ‘for foreseeable future’
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Total construction spending in the US declined by 0.1% in February, as demand for data centres and manufacturing plants offset weaker single-family homebuilding and public construction.
Outlook for construction in Western Europe
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Economist Scott Hazelton looks at markets under pressure 
Materials and labour shortage impacts US construction
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Officials told ‘addressing labour and materials shortages will boost construction spending”
Construction spending up in America
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Federal construction spending data highlights increase in key areas, although delays in funding harm progress 
US sees steep decline in nonresidential construction
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Industry officials appeal to government for more coronavirus relief to prevent further losses
US construction spending drops for fourth month in June
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Commerce Department reports estimates are still up from 2019 figures