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Residential construction project cancellations hit new high in Germany
Cancellations of residential construction projects in Germany hit a new high in August as a crisis in the sector there intensifies.
Why European construction could be set for a downturn in 2024
The construction industry in Europe could start to shrink in 2024, according to the latest forecast from economists at Dutch bank ING.
Why recession is looming over German construction industry
Recession is looming over the construction market in Germany, as contractors and developers battle a combination of challenges exerting downward pressure on activity there.
Surge in US housing starts helps to stave off recession fears
US single-family homebuilding surged in July and permits for future construction rose amid an acute shortage of previously owned houses.
Kennards survey highlights contractor confidence in Australia
Smaller contractors happier than large, finds survey
Demolition leader launches labour shortage survey
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Survey: European rental confidence takes a dip
Business sentiment in equipment rental falters in second quarter of 2023
The growing importance of the chief risk officer in construction
Risk management is now so critical to the survival of construction companies that a new trend of appointing a ‘chief risk officer’ has started to emerge.
The five top-performing sectors in construction
A wide-ranging new report into the global construction market has revealed the five top-performing sectors of the industry.
IC100 crane company ranking 2023: Up all areas
Where was your company placed in the IC100 index of the world’s largest crane-owning companies for 2023?
What’s behind the biggest rise in US home construction starts in 30 years?
The number of single-family homebuilding projects breaking ground rose to the highest level in more than three decades in May, according to official figures released earlier this week.
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Materials prices fall but bid prices edge upwards in US construction
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.
‘Significant decline’ in US construction job openings
There has been a “significant decline” in US construction job openings, despite an upbeat outlook among contractors.
EDA seeks data for annual industry report
Annual publication gives overview and forecasts for Europe’s demolition industry
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CECE market analysis highlights cautious optimism in European equipment sector
Trade association describes stabilisation of supply chain issues and a relatively flat 2023
Crane rental confidence 2023 survey results
ICST reveals the results from its annual survey of crane rental companies 2023
ERA/IRN RentalTracker: slowdown, but positivity remains
Slowdown in Europe, but no collapse in confidence
U.S. construction spending surprises with November rebound
Stable and growing investment in nonresidential and multifamily housing construction outweighs a single-family home drop
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