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Germany Sees Slower Growth in Construction Costs
The construction prices in Germany are no longer growing at the same rate as in previous years. The Statistical Federal Office has...
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Jul 12, 20241 min read


Residential Construction Expands in Ireland Amid Rising Material Prices
Ireland: The latest BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction index reveals that while overall construction activity in...
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Jul 10, 20241 min read


$50bn Investment Drives Robust Growth in Construction and Tourism for Egypt
Egypt: Construction industry in Egypt is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 8% until 2029, driven by increased government spending,...
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Jul 10, 20241 min read

New Zealand Implements Regulatory Changes to Boost Home Construction
New Zealand is implementing regulatory changes aimed at boosting home construction. The government seeks to lower costs, increase...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read

Australia's Building Approvals Rise in May Amid Housing Shortage
Australia: Building approvals for new homes in Australia rose by 5.5 percent in May 2024, driven mainly by Western Australia. Despite...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read

UK Housebuilding Recovery Stalls Ahead of General Election
UK: Britain’s housebuilding industry paused its recovery in June as construction firms delayed projects ahead of the upcoming general...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read


German Solar Thermal Market Declines Significantly Amid Challenges
Germany: The solar thermal market in Germany has faced a significant downturn, with sales of solar collectors dropping sharply from...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read

Construction Sector to Remain Flat in Belgium in 2024
Belgium: Belgium's construction and installation sector is projected to stabilize in 2024 without a significant rebound, according to the...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read

US Government Allocates USD 85M for Affordable Housing
USA: The Biden administration has allocated USD 85 million to 21 state and local governments to support the development and preservation...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read

Saudi Construction Sector to Reach US$ 181.5B by 2028
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's construction output is forecasted to reach USD 181.5 billion by 2028, marking a 28% increase over five...
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Jun 25, 20241 min read

Germany Witnesses Slump in New Construction Permits
Germany: In April, the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden reported a significant drop in new construction permits in Germany,...
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Jun 24, 20241 min read


US Apartment Construction Drops Significantly in May
USA: The USA Census Bureau’s May report highlighted a significant decline in multifamily housing construction. Permits, starts, units...
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Jun 24, 20241 min read

US Housing Construction Hits Lowest Pace Since 2020
USA: May 2024 saw new home construction in the US fall to its slowest pace since 2020, with high interest rates and borrowing costs...
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Jun 21, 20241 min read

China's Industrial Growth Slows As Property Slump Persists
China: China's industrial output for May grew by 5.6% year-on-year, falling short of expectations and slowing from April's 6.7% growth,...
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Jun 21, 20241 min read

Hungary's Construction Sector Rebounds with 11% Growth in April
Hungary: Hungary's construction sector experienced a rebound in April, with output volumes increasing by 11% compared to the previous...
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Jun 20, 20241 min read

Construction Costs In Australia To Go Up
Australia: Rising wages, increased demand for materials and labour from housing, health, energy, and defence projects, and the shift...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read

Residential Construction Costs in USA Decline for the First Time Since October 2023
USA: The most recent producer price index (PPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed a 0.09% decline in inputs to...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read


Roca Group Secures 10-Year Renewable Energy Agreement
Spain: Roca Group, a manufacturer of bathroom products including tiles, has announced a long-term renewable energy purchase agreement...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read


KEDA Industrial Group Boosts Kenya's Local Economy with Ceramic Tile Factories
Kenya/China: Established in 1992, China-based company specializing in building material machinery, the KEDA Industrial Group, expanded...
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Jun 6, 20241 min read


UK Construction Industry Reaches Two-Year High in Production Growth
UK: Britain's construction industry experienced its fastest production growth in two years, driven by increased demand and easing cost...
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Jun 6, 20241 min read
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