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Building materials stable
Stability in European materials market now, although analysts say there is a slight negative bias.
UK orders are up
Construction orders for 2010’s fourth quarter rose +18% compared with third quarter.
Global construction to grow +70% to US$ 12 trillion by 2020
Developing markets will drive growth - China has already overtaken the US as the largest construction market in the world, and India will overtake Japan for the no.3 spot by 2018.
VISTA countries ‘next wave of boom’
Construction companies begin targeting opportunities in Vietnam, Indonesia, South Africa, Turkey, and Argentina.
US equipment exports rise +28%
Overseas sales of US-made construction equipment hit US$ 16.4 billion last year, a rise of +28% on the 2009 figure, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).
German equipment sector grows +13%
Emerging markets, including local manufacturing, driving growth for German equipment manufacturers.
Hochtief forecasts outperformance
German contractor forecasts stable profit and increased sales for 2010.
India plans US$ 308 billion infrastructure investment
Five-year investment timetable includes major road, rail, and airport and power projects.
Cautious optimism for Indian rental market
Infrastructure boom forecast to improve construction equipment rental market.
Manitowoc enjoys buoyant Indian market
After a +40% rebound in demand last year, Manitowoc sees a bright future in the maturing Indian crane market
Harsh winter hits US construction
Difficult weather conditions pushes down construction output in December, and year ahead looks mixed.
US rental store owners positive about 2011
According to the latest quarterly ARA (American Rental Association) Economic Survey of members, a large majority of rental store owners and managers - more than 80% - expect 2011 to be a much better year than 2010.
ARA survey finds growing rental confidence
The latest quarterly economic survey by the American Rental Association (ARA) reveals that more than 80% of North American rental managers and owners expect 2011 to be a much better year than 2010.
Brazilian renters see five years of growth
Brazilian rental companies are confident that construction activity in Brazil will sustain a five year boom in the rental sector.
Indian equipment market hits record high
Off-Highway Research puts growth in 2010 at +42%, to take the Indian market for construction equipment to more than 58000 machines.
US construction sees further monthly growth
Seasonally adjusted US construction spending increased +0.4% in November to US$ 810 billion on a rolling 12-month basis.
Boart Longyear increases FY earnings forecast
Drilling services company has lifted its pre-tax earnings forecast for 2010 to US$ 220 million
October’s Euro area construction output stable
Monthly comparison shows stability, but year-on-year figures reveal declines
Skanska to enter residential sector in UK and Poland
Skanska described residential construction as one of the markets with the “best growth potential”
Near-term decline in UK construction output forecast
The Construction Products Association said a recovery would be stalled until 2013
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