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New Zealand construction apprenticeships reach record high
New Zealand’s number of building and construction apprentices in active training has reached a record high of 13,000.
The main provider is the Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO). “We are delighted to have such high numbers of apprentices...
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Growth resurgence in Eastern Europe
The general economic outlook for the Eastern Europe region is improving, with growth momentum building. In terms of construction output, many countries in the region posted strong growth figures over the first five months of 2017, following sharp declines...
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Saudi Arabias slow recovery
Construction activity in Saudi Arabia remains sluggish, with only a marginal pick-up expected in 2018 following two years of contraction. The recovery will gain momentum in the following years, assuming that oil prices edge up and that political risks...
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Malaysian construction is all set to grow 3.7% by 2020
As per the Malaysian Ministry of Finance, there is some good news coming in for the construction industry in the country where growth of 3.7% in 2020 is expected, an increase from the 1.7% predicted to be seen in...
Infrastructure
Build-to-rent homes are on the rise in the UK
Despite concerns over Britain’s exit from the EU, build-to-rent homes are not going to get a hit. A recent research conducted by the British Property Federation- BPF shows that the number of build-to-rent homes that have been completed or...
Infrastructure
Singapore’s dominance in the infrastructure world continues
According to GlobalData, Singapore will remain the world leader in infrastructure. This can be also attributed to the fact that the Government is inclined to invest in the development of the country’s infrastructure, especially transport networks. Currently, GlobalData in...
Building Products
Indian Cement Industry: No reason for immediate corrections
With the ongoing monsoon season, the cracks in the cement industry in India are wide open and understandably so. Companies do expect the fall in sales as the construction takes a back seat and even at times gets stalled....
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