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Spending on construction in economies around the world looks set to rebound in 2025, with one possible exception.

The devaluation of the Egyptian pound has dented revenue at contractor Orascom, although this was partially offset by a strong performance in the US

Will the rise of generative AI take away construction jobs or boost them?

China has ordered its local governments to halt public-private partnership projects identified as “problematic” and replaced a 10% budget spending allowance for these ventures with a vetting mechanism by Beijing as it tries to curb municipal debt risks.

Loans that demand natural resources in return for money to fund infrastructure and construction projects are a “disaster” for Africa and countries on the continent should stop taking them, argue the IMF and African Development Bank.

The bank will aim to reduce the level of debt that is currently rife in the country’s property sector

AI provides insights into the diverse economic and rental markets across Europe

Latin American infrastructure faces challenge to tap into vast potential

International finance body said governments should invest in infrastructure to bolster economies and generate jobs in post-Covid-19 environement

Latin America is becoming a hot spot for Covid-19, creating serious health, social and economic issues for the region

Covid-19, dropping oil prices, plus poverty and political unrest threaten the region

Region to suffer sharp contraction due to Covid-19