All articles by GlobalData 

1. Peru’s construction outlook remains strong helped by private investment in infrastructure and mining

   Growth in the Peruvian construction industry is set to expand by 4.5% in real terms in 2019, down from 5.4%…
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   29 Oct
2. Ease of doing business global rankings suggest benefits for construction industry

   The World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 report reviews 190 economies across 12 business regulatory areas “to assess the business environment…
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   29 Oct
3. Slump in UK commercial and industrial construction to continue under “no-deal” Brexit scenario

   Reflecting the recent upheaval in the UK’s political scene, GlobalData’s central forecast for the UK’s construction industry is no longer…
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   7 Oct
4. Investment in infrastructure will continue to grow globally, but gaps will persist

   There is a widespread consensus among governments and businesses that improving infrastructure is imperative for economic growth, despite this, countries…
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   4 Oct
5. GCC construction poised for growth on back of anticipated tourism boom

   The tourism sector among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member nations is witnessing rapid development to meet the growing demand of…
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   3 Sep
6. Singapore infrastructure spending set to exceed $10bn per year

   The quality of infrastructure in Singapore is among the highest in the world, reflecting high levels of investment supported by…
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   29 Jul
7. Private equity activity supports fears of a looming US recession

   In preparation for a downturn in the US housing market, private equity firms are stockpiling cash as probabilities of a…
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   11 Jul
8. Canada’s construction growth prospects hampered by struggles in the oil industry

   The outlook for the Canadian construction industry remains positive but further projected cuts in oil production are set to limit…
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   1 Jul
9. The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement: a game changer for Africa

   The recent ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA) is set to drive economic growth and infrastructure…
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   28 Jun
10. BIM usage is expanding globally, finds GlobalData survey

    Building information modelling (BIM) is an important tool in improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the construction industry. BIM provides for…
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    26 Jun