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Why European construction could be set for a downturn in 2024
The construction industry in Europe could start to shrink in 2024, according to the latest forecast from economists at Dutch bank ING.
Surge in US housing starts helps to stave off recession fears
US single-family homebuilding surged in July and permits for future construction rose amid an acute shortage of previously owned houses.
Kennards survey highlights contractor confidence in Australia
Smaller contractors happier than large, finds survey
Demolition leader launches labour shortage survey
Help your industry recruit skilled workers: FILL IN THE SURVEY! 
The growing importance of the chief risk officer in construction
Risk management is now so critical to the survival of construction companies that a new trend of appointing a ‘chief risk officer’ has started to emerge.
The five top-performing sectors in construction
A wide-ranging new report into the global construction market has revealed the five top-performing sectors of the industry.
What’s behind the biggest rise in US home construction starts in 30 years?
The number of single-family homebuilding projects breaking ground rose to the highest level in more than three decades in May, according to official figures released earlier this week.
Materials prices fall but bid prices edge upwards in US construction
Construction firms in the US are getting some relief from rising materials costs, as the price of materials and services dropped by 0.6% in April to May 2023.
‘Significant decline’ in US construction job openings
There has been a “significant decline” in US construction job openings, despite an upbeat outlook among contractors.
Outlook for growth in Chinese construction
Investment in infrastructure see’s nominal growth for China
Five key global construction equipment trends
A report by Off-Highway Research reveals the state of the equipment sector
Confidence slipping in Europe’s construction sector
Analyst ING warns of low growth as Ukraine war continues to affect energy and materials prices
Optimistic outlook for European construction
Contractor survey shows confidence remains despite ongoing supply chain issues
European markets ‘back to pre-Covid levels’
EFCA surveys indicates Europewide optimism, but staff shortages still a challenge
US sees dramatic increase in supply chain challenges
Increase in supply chain issues, but construction industry remains optimistic about near future
Materials shortages ‘won’t halt recovery’
Research from Dutch financial services group ING points to resilient construction market
IC Tower Index 2021 call for entries
It is time to submit your entry for the 2021 IC Tower Index ranking of the world’s largest tower crane-owning companies
US commercial construction shows signs of rebound
US Chamber of Commerce Construction Index indicates improvement, albeit slight
Speakers announced for global market webinar
Off-Highway Briefing panel to include former President at CNH Industrial and Bloomberg economist
VDMA: Europe’s situation ‘tense but not dramatic’
Trade association sticks with forecast of 10% to 30% decline in equipment sales
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