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World construction market will strengthen in 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sales of construction equipment in Russia are expected to recover within the next 12 months according to the latest report from PMR Publications.
VIDEO: Europe's 100 largest construction contractors
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Who were the risers and fallers in Construction Europe's 2009 ranking of the region's 100 largest construction contractors?
OECD revises forecasts upwards
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Recovery will begin sooner than expected in the G7 countries.
VIDEO: Emerging market rebound
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iC editor Chris Sleight looks at the outlook for the global construction industry.
New International Concrete Construction 2009 report available
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KHL's latest directory, International Concrete Construction 2009, is now available to buy
Access manufacturers facing slow recovery
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Leading players in the aerial platform market have said there is unlikely to be a quick recovery in the demand for equipment.
DeFeo says US stimulus package has failed
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Terex chairman and CEO Ron DeFeo has said the US Recovery and Reinvestment Act has so far failed to deliver
China equipment sales expected to grow after dip this year
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Off Highway Research expects sales of construction equipment in China to dip -6% this year, prior to growth over the coming four years.
Optimistic outlook for Indian equipment sales
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Sales of construction equipment in India are likely to fall by -17% by the end of 2009 to 38240 units, compared to 46092 units recorded last year. However, this will be followed by "strong and sustained growth" for the next five years according to the latest report from Off-Highway Research.
VIDEO: European construction recovery prospects
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CE’s Editor Chris Sleight discusses forecasts for the European construction industry and analyses other indicators such as share price gains and our CE Barometer confidence survey to see when the market is likely to bounce back.
Construction activity still strong in the UAE
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Construction activity is still strong in the United Arab Emirates, according to local Manitowoc dealer NFT. IC reports
Leighton’s King predicts better times
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Wal King, CEO of Leighton Holdings, which ranked 28 in iC’s global top 200 contractors this year, has said he’s upbeat about the future.
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