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US Construction Sector Hits Five-Year Low
United States UNITED STATES: The US construction sector is showing new signs of weakness, with building permits—the key leading indicator...
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4 days ago1 min read


German Home Building Permits Up 7.9% in June, Recovery Remains Uncertain
Germany GERMANY: Home building permits in Germany rose 7.9% year-on-year in June, offering a modest lift to the country’s struggling...
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4 days ago1 min read


Skills Shortage Threatens UK Housebuilding Targets
UK Housing Construction UK: The UK Government has announced a EUR 39 billion allocation for social housing alongside its pledge to build...
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Aug 131 min read


Deputy Trade Minister Commends Twyford Ghana Ceramics for Industrial Contribution
Deputy Trade Minister Commends Twyford Ghana Ceramics for Industrial Contribution Ghana: Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness,...
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Aug 131 min read


Somany Ceramics Enters Construction Chemicals Segment with Durabuild Acquisition
Somany Ceramics Enters Construction Chemicals Segment with Durabuild Acquisition India: Somany Ceramics Ltd., one of India’s most...
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Aug 131 min read


Lendlease Forms New Joint Venture for Sydney Residential Project
Lendlease Forms New Joint Venture for Sydney Residential Project Australia: Mitsubishi Estate Asia (MEA) and Nippon Steel Kowa Real...
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Jul 301 min read


German Government Plans Major Changes to Speed Up Affordable Housing
houses GERMANY: As the cabinet prepares to present its 2026 budget proposal on July 30, housing expenditure is expected to be a key...
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Jul 291 min read


Construction Breakthrough Offers Hope Amid Australia’s Housing Crisis
Houses AUSTRALIA: A major development in construction is being hailed as a potential turning point in addressing Australia’s housing...
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Jul 291 min read


Operating Margins for Construction Industry Estimated to Remain Steady at 10.25 to 10.75% in FY26 For India: ICRA
Operating Margins for Construction Industry Estimated to Remain Steady at 10.25 to 10.75% in FY26 For India: ICRA India: Amid intense...
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Jul 241 min read


Univastu India Ltd's Joint Venture Secures "Net Zero Project" Contract from Varanasi Development Authority
Univastu India Ltd's Joint Venture Secures "Net Zero Project" Contract from Varanasi Development Authority India: Univastu India Ltd's...
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Jul 241 min read


USD 6 Billion Infrastructure Push By New Zealand Set to Boost Construction and Lending Activity
New Zealand’s USD 6 Billion Infrastructure Push Set to Boost Construction, Jobs, and Lending Activity New Zealand: Mortgage advisers...
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Jul 241 min read


Multifamily Surge Lifts US Housing Starts in June Amid Single-Family Slowdown and High Mortgage Rates
Multifamily Surge Lifts US Housing Starts in June Amid Single-Family Slowdown and High Mortgage Rates US: Housing Starts Rise in June...
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Jul 241 min read


Alberta and Quebec Narrow Housing Construction Gap as Ontario Faces Sharp Slowdown
Alberta and Quebec Narrow Housing Construction Gap as Ontario Faces Sharp Slowdown Canada: Ontario is experiencing a noticeable slowdown...
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Jul 241 min read


Bahrain Sets Ambitious Target to Build Over 7,000 Housing Units Within Two Years
Bahrain Sets Ambitious Target to Build Over 7,000 Housing Units Within Two Years Bahrain: Bahrain has launched an ambitious plan under...
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Jul 241 min read


France Reopens MaPrimeRénov’ with Stricter Limits Amid Budget Strain
France Reopens MaPrimeRénov’ FRANCE: On July 22, the Ministry of Housing in France announced that the MaPrimeRénov’ grant program for...
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Jul 231 min read


Talabat mart Opens the Middle East’s largest q-commerce distribution center
Talabat mart Opens the Middle East’s largest q-commerce distribution center Egypt: Talabat mart, the grocery and retail division of...
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Jul 231 min read


Rising Material Costs Reshape Vietnam Construction Sector Dynamics
Rising Material Costs Vietnam: Vietnam construction sector is facing increasing polarisation due to a sharp rise in construction material...
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Jul 182 min read


Netherlands Sets 2030 Goals to Make All New Buildings Emission-Free
Netherlands Sets 2030 Goals to Make All New Buildings Emission-Free Netherland: The Netherlands is preparing a national roadmap to...
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Jul 171 min read


Residential Construction in Europe to See Modest Recovery in 2026 After Continued Decline
Residential Construction in Europe Europe: Residential construction in Europe is expected to remain under pressure due to high interest...
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Jul 151 min read


Ukraine Signs Deal to Launch Affordable Housing Project for IDPs
houses UKRAINE: At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome (URC2025), a memorandum was signed to advance affordable housing initiatives...
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Jul 141 min read
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