Private equity activity supports fears of a looming US recession
The rapid growth of PE funds targeting the distressed housing market suggests large financial institutions...
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Canada’s construction growth prospects hampered by struggles in the oil industry
The Canadian government's Bill C-69 looks to overhaul the country’s environmental assessment practices for a...
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The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement: a game changer for Africa
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has predicted the agreement will raise intra-African trade...
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BIM usage is expanding globally, finds GlobalData survey
The adoption of BIM is seen as a means to achieve a 20% reduction in...
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Dubai opens Middle East’s first industrial-scale concrete 3D printing plant
In April 2016, the Dubai authorities set a 3D printing strategy that set a target...
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China continues to build much-needed power capacity in Africa
China has become an increasingly important partner in terms of investment in new power generating...
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Corruption in Latin America is hampering development and investment in the construction industry
China’s willingness to invest in corrupt and risky countries with few sources of financing is...
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Toyota and Panasonic join forces to build smart homes
Toyota and Panasonic have signed a deal that will see the two focus on the...
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Financing infrastructure in the US remains a major challenge
GlobalData expects US infrastructure construction to grow by only around 1% a year in the...
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Brexit impact on UK construction: Hard exit from EU will see sector contract
In view of the failure of the UK’s politicians to find consensus on any withdrawal...
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