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Romanian construction industry holds steady
Romania’s construction industry was flat in 2012, with just a 0.2% decline year-on-year, according to European market research and consulting company PMR.
Transport to drive Hungarian construction
Construction output in Hungary could increase by as much as 5% in the second half of 2013, according to European market research firm PMR.
ERA uprates UK rental growth while Eurozone slows
The European Rental Association has revised upwards its 2013 growth rates for the UK, but rental markets in France and Germany have seen downward revisions.
GCC projects to top US$ 1.35 trillion
Construction projects in the Gulf Co-operation Council expected to grow by +73% in 2013, according to new data
Mixed Q1 results for Skyjack
Despite a decline in sales, the Canadian-based company saw an uptick in profits.
Economic Outlook: Latin America
After a slowdown in 2012, Latin American construction markets are poised for a prolonged period of strong growth, with infrastructure investments leading the way.
UK output lowest for 14 years
Construction output volume estimated to be at lowest level since 1998, with month-on-month and quarter-on-quarter declines
New homes boost in UK
Number of new homes in UK reaches highest first quarter level since 2008, particularly in London
Chinese market hits Kobelco sales and profits
Weak conditions in China more than offset growth elsewhere for a -12.8% downturn in global excavator sales in the last fiscal year.
UK construction industry optimism
Construction professionals believe market fortunes may be improving after more witnessed a rise in workloads in the first quarter than at any time since the end of 2007, according to RICS
CECE senses improvement in Europe
Most European construction equipment companies not satisfied with current situation but hope Bauma will stimulate business
Manitou CEO: Strong growth in North America
French manufacturer used Bauma to discuss improving market conditions as well as unveil a range of products.
Slovenian construction market worth €1.5 billion
The Slovenian construction market is to stabilise at €1.5 billion in 2013, according to European market research and consulting company PMR.
Medium-term recovery possible for UK
Construction output predicted to fall by more than 2% this year, with promised funding needed
UK construction output down 7% year-on-year
February’s Office for National Statistics figures lead the Construction Products Association to issue full-year forecast of 2% decline
Economic Outlook India: Bouncing back
The Indian construction market is emerging from a period of weak growth, but it will still be another year or so until it is back to the levels we have come to expect.
Global equipment markets flat in 2013
Recovery in Asian markets to be offset by weaknesses in Europe and North America, according to Off-Highway Research.
Dip in European equipment sales to continue
On-going economic weakness to push sales down 6% to 111,832 units this year, according to Off-Highway Research.
Access manufacturers charge up global equipment ranking
Of the 10 powered access manufacturers listed in International Construction’s annual Yellow Table ranking, seven improved their standings compared to last year.
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