Drones in Construction: Regulatory Trends
The enthusiastic adoption of drone technology by both individuals and enterprises faces regulatory barriers in many countries, driven by a combination of security and safety concerns.
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Construction starts phase one of Selby Gardens’ masterplan in the US
Phase one of the masterplan involves LEAF, Welcome Center, and the new Plant Research Center.
GlobalData surveys: despite improvements, construction still facing challenges
While the Covid-19 pandemic prompted government measures that supported the construction industry, Covid-19 restrictions created...
Drones in Construction: Macroeconomic Trends
The government sector (including the military) is the primary market for drones, followed by the...
Drones in Construction: Technology Trends
The construction industry is now reported to be one of the largest drivers of growth...
Supply chain and raw material prices pose a risk for construction in Europe
Following the gradual reopening across Europe in response to falling infection rates and successful vaccine rollouts, economic activity for industries such as manufacturing and construction has picked up in recent…
Cloud Computing in Construction: Trends
More companies are adopting cloud-first strategies indicating the long-term importance of the cloud. Adopting the cloud and associated technologies can help develop strategies to protect against universal industry challenges. Trends…
27 of 70 markets assessed are well-placed to accelerate investment in infrastructure
Despite the recovery from the pandemic being more visible in 2021, economic prospects across much of the world remain uncertain. In order to limit the long-term economic damage inflicted by…
China’s PMI shows bright future for construction, but prices are rising sharply
The China construction industry was one of only a few in the Asia Pacific to record positive real output growth in 2020, with the industry posting an expansion of 3.5%…
Australia’s expansionary infrastructure-led 2021 budget to spur construction recovery
The Australian economy suffered a real GDP contraction of 2.4% in 2020, according to IMF estimates, while GlobalData estimates indicate that real construction output fell by 2.1%. However, fiscal and…
New Zealand tops the Global Construction Risk Index
The global construction industry is in the process of recovering from the unprecedented disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and policies enacted to contain the spread of the virus. Although…
