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Skanska to prep hyperscale data centre construction in Norway
What countries are building the most tech centres across the globe?
What are the chances AI will take your construction job?
Will the rise of generative AI take away construction jobs or boost them?
9 takeaways from United Rentals’ full-year ‘23 report
On the heels of a record-breaking fourth quarter, the world’s largest rental company looks forward to the expansion of specialty rentals and its growing role in mega projects
Leading economist: US economy to weaken in first half of 2024
Contributing factors include the end of Covid relief programs, lingering impacts of monetary policy and credit tightening
Trendlines: 2023 proves a surprising year
Construction markets in 2023 were better than expected. Why was this and what’s in store for 2024?
Does disruption in the Red Sea mean more pain for construction supply chains?
Just when it seemed that the world might be returning to business as usual, following a series of turbulent global events, the prospect of more supply chain disruption has reared its head again.
Will 2024 be boom or bust for global airport construction activities?
Detroit, US, project kicks-off speculative year for global airport construction
Conflict in Red Sea inflating shipping rates
ABC’s monthly report on US construction input prices says attacks nears Yemen could add upward pressure
Germany’s construction slump ‘taking longer than expected’
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.
US construction industry’s 3 biggest worries for 2024
Progress in the US construction industry this year could come with caveats, as contractors across the country prepare for a changing market that may bring both headwinds and tailwinds
Net-zero energy buildings to see 29% growth by 2027
The market is said to be forecasted to grow at a 29% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) through 2027
What cities have seen building costs increase the most?
Cities with biggest construction cost increases revealed
H&E and the importance of US mega projects
A strategic shift in 2021 has born fruit for this American rental firm now looking to capitalize on demand from the latest growth market
Top 10 construction companies in Europe 2023
CE100 reveals highest ranked contractors by revenue
ABC’s ‘Backlog Indicator’ up, material prices down
US-based Associated Builders and Contractors reports decreases in commodity prices along with an increase in backlog
Interview: Ritchie Bros. exec looks at used equipment markets and more
Sam Wyant, president of international sales at Ritchie Bros., discusses the used equipment and auction markets, progress for Rouse and SmartEquip, and the company’s approach to technology
IRN’s most read equipment rental stories of 2023
Capital expenditure, ‘dumping’ claims, hydrogen and economic news
FSI Stump Cutters expands in the UK
New subsidiary and distribution partners to be added
Interview: why Riccardo Magni has high hopes for the future
On the heels of an update to its extensive line of rotating telescopic handlers, Magni is looking forward with full ownership of the company once again
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