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Abu Dhabi bails out Dubai
Abu Dhabi agrees US$ 10 billion government-to-government funding to enable Dubai World and Nakheel to service their debts.
UK construction slows in third quarter
UK construction orders in the third quarter dropped -5% on second quarter figures to UK£ 8,7 billion (€ 9,6 billion) according to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics.
European construction through the worst
European construction output is expected to fall -2,2% in 2010, following a -8,4% drop in 2009, according to the latest figures from Euroconstruct. A recovery is unlikely before 2011 and growth will not return to pre-recession levels until 2012.
French renters facing flat 2010
The French rental market is unlikely to see any significant recovery in 2010 with revenue growth stalled and continued downward pressures on pricing, according to the president of the DLR’s rental group, Hervé Cohade.
Stability ahead? Construction activity in the Middle East
Construction activity in the Middle East has slowed dramatically during the past 12 months. However, signs of a return to higher growth are beginning to emerge. Becca Wilkins reports.
Upright is prepared for a bright future
Speaking at the UpRight distributor conference held last week in Dubai, Darren Kell, chief executive officer, of parent company Tanfield said, "With 2009 behind us we are looking forward and preparing for market recovery - we are ready for the next decade and the future is bright."
European construction decline steepens
Eurostat data shows deterioration accelerating, although Germany and Poland remain buoyant.
Hochtief Concessions IPO to raise up to € 1 billion
Hochtief has announced details of the initial public offering (IPO) of shares in its Concessions division.
Emerging market construction to double by 2020
The value of construction in emerging countries will rise by +110% in the next 11 years, compared to +35% growth in mature markets.
French economy grows again as stimulus is given priority
The French economy grew by +0,3% in the third quarter according to figures issued by Insee, the National Statistics Office.
German economy continues climb
Germany’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by +0,7% in the third quarter according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
Terex to focus on construction profits
Terex is to focus on restoring profitability to its construction division after the business attracted little interest from potential buyers.
World construction market will strengthen in 2011
This year will see a -4.9% fall in output, while 2010 will be flat overall according to forecasting company IHS Global Insight.
US construction industry still waiting for upturn
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has said new Census Bureau figures show there's no sign of an economic recovery yet for the nation's construction industry.
US cement market to begin slow climb
Despite a -30% fall in US cement consumption in the first half of the year, the PCA thinks the market will now start to improve.
Demand for gypsum in North America to exceed 47 million tonnes in 2013
Demand for gypsum and gypsum products in North America could reach 47.7 million tonnes in 2013, according to research company The Freedonia Group.
European construction output continues to slow
Construction output in the 27 EU countries was down by 11,1% in July 2009 compared to 12 months ago according to Eurostat.
Building cost index points to US stability
The Turner Building Cost Index that measures non-residential building construction costs in the US decreased by -2% in the third quarter of this year
Contraction slows in Irish construction
Latest data about the construction industry in Ireland from the Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) showed a rise for the second month in a row
Recovery for Russian equipment market
Sales of construction equipment in Russia are expected to recover within the next 12 months according to the latest report from PMR Publications.
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