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Juncker addresses FIEC Congress
Federation puts its case to European Commission President as construction industry shows signs of growth
Construction up in March
Eurostat figures rise over previous month in March, but fall registered over same period last year
Unique equipment market report launched
First of its kind report analyses the European market for used tracked excavators
US construction material costs fall
Prices down overall in May led by declining steel prices, although there were rises for ready-mixed concrete and copper products
Hungary to benefit from transport infrastructure
Steady growth predicted by PMR thanks to civil engineering tenders, particularly transport infrastructure and environmental protection
Civil engineering boost for Slovakia
PMR reports civil engineering will drive construction industry, with residential construction also possibly contributing
Mixed view of UK output
First year-on-year fall in UK construction output since 2013 has been reported but figures are challenged saying they contradict recent data
Economic outlook: Latin America
Weak global economic growth is hitting Latin American construction markets, and the corruption scandal in Brazil emphasises more than ever the need for far-reaching reforms
Civil engineering to drive Polish growth
Construction output to pick up this year and in 2016 after a weak performance in 2014, according to research company PMR
10% profit can happen again this year, says Wacker Neuson
New products feature at Intermat but acquisitions could feature in the future as company aims for consistent 10% profit growth
PCA sees growth in US cement consumption
Spring economic forecast points to +7.5% increase this year, with an acceleration to +7.9% in 2016
Economic Outlook: India's untapped potential
The Indian construction sector is picking up, but the new government will need to be bold with its economic reforms if it is to hit its growth targets.
Russian woes continue
Slump in construction output continues with 4.5% year-on-year fall in 2014, although growth is predicted for 2016
US construction steady in February
Output up moderately compared to a year ago as residential market cools, but key non-residential areas see growth
Equipment manufacturers' revenues down -2.6% in 2014
International Construction's Yellow Table study shows the market decline levelling out for world's 50 largest construction equipment makers, following a -12.2% fall the previous year
Europe ‘troubled but good’ in 2014
CECE figures show construction equipment industry growth, and 2015 predicted to see some recovery – although how much is uncertain
Regional Report: Europe
Europe’s construction sector has shown signs of improvement through key infrastructure projects, despite economic challenges.
Economic Outlook: Europe's improving prospects
Quantitative Easing and the fall in oil prices will boost European construction output this year as a broad recovery takes hold. However, growth will remain weak compared to other regions of the world.
Lafarge to buy-out Chinese joint venture
Plan to fully acquire 32 million tonne per year cement business in South West China following Holcim merger for US$ 330 million
US equipment exports fall
Sales of US-made construction equipment on foreign markets were down -31.2% last year to US$ 17.3 billion
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