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VISTA countries ‘next wave of boom’
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Construction companies begin targeting opportunities in Vietnam, Indonesia, South Africa, Turkey, and Argentina.
US equipment exports rise +28%
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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%
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Emerging markets, including local manufacturing, driving growth for German equipment manufacturers.
Hochtief forecasts outperformance
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German contractor forecasts stable profit and increased sales for 2010.
India plans US$ 308 billion infrastructure investment
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Five-year investment timetable includes major road, rail, and airport and power projects.
Cautious optimism for Indian rental market
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Infrastructure boom forecast to improve construction equipment rental market.
Manitowoc enjoys buoyant Indian market
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After a +40% rebound in demand last year, Manitowoc sees a bright future in the maturing Indian crane market
Harsh winter hits US construction
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Difficult weather conditions pushes down construction output in December, and year ahead looks mixed.
US rental store owners positive about 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Drilling services company has lifted its pre-tax earnings forecast for 2010 to US$ 220 million
October’s Euro area construction output stable
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Monthly comparison shows stability, but year-on-year figures reveal declines
Skanska to enter residential sector in UK and Poland
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Skanska described residential construction as one of the markets with the “best growth potential”
Near-term decline in UK construction output forecast
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The Construction Products Association said a recovery would be stalled until 2013
Euroconstruct sees flat 2011
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Declines in the Czech, Irish, Portuguese and Spanish construction markets will cancel out growth elsewhere in Europe.
US construction ticked up in October
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+0.7% rise in output due to power projects and public sector investment.
EU construction output fell in September
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Statistics from Eurostat show monthly and year-on-year falls, while the European Construction Forum urges EU member states not to slash investment
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