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China’s construction sector in 6 charts
The state of play in China’s construction industry, expressed in 6 charts
ABC reports uptick in material and input pricing for US market
ABC reported a modest uptick in materials and input pricing in the US construction industry and predicted a rate-cut for September
Qatar’s building permits 36% higher amid signs post-World Cup slowdown ending
The number of new building permits issued in Qatar surged by 36% in July 2024, as the Gulf state showed signs of emerging from its post-World-Cup slowdown
Early signs of recovery for construction product manufacturing in UK
A survey has revealed the early signs of recovery for the construction product manufacturing sector in the UK, in the second quarter of 2024
Confidence in Europe falters but UK bucks downward trend
Summer may have finally made a belated appearance across Europe in July but the outlook for the region’s construction sector looked considerably gloomier
Friday Roundup: Caterpillar sales | Construction markets | Storent’s fleet investment
For the week that was Aug. 1-7, 2024, equipment rental responded to reports about the state of construction markets across the globe
US construction materials prices decrease for the first time in 2024
US construction materials fell in the month of May
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Companies in Europe invited to enter
Despite materials price surge, US contractors remain confident
Material prices surge in April but contractors are remaining positive
US construction employment up in April
One sector especially strong in driving US construction industry employment
RentalTracker survey: Europe’s equipment rental sector shows signs of life
Survey by ERA and IRN takes snapshot of rental industry confidence
ALEC survey reveals mixed Brazilian rental market
Companies in Brazil note improvements, but outlook is mixed
‘Uncertainty’ over construction inflation: What price rises do different regions face?
Construction input prices surged in early 2024 and there may be more to come.
5 things we learned at The ARA Show
Rental penetration has reached pre-pandemic levels and growth expectations are higher than expected
US backlog higher but ‘instability’ a concern says ABC
More projects were booked to end 2023 but ‘geopolitical instability” drives worry in US.
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
Top three international markets for South Korean contractors revealed
In-country construction down, overseas orders are up
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Companies invited to take part in anonymous survey
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