The German economy is on the verge of an upturn driven by domestic demand. The improving global economic climate and decreasing uncertainty are fuelling investment. Private consumption is benefitting from favourable employment and income ...
The output of the European Union's construction industry is foreseen to drop by 3.5 percent this year, while the downtrend in EU construction sector output is expected to end in 2014 with a rise of one percent predicted for the year, ...
Tags: Construction Output, Mineral
Showing a steady increase in the demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continues to accelerate, as it reached its second highest level of the year. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ...
With a large number of big ticket projects in the offing and a projected demand supply gap, Qatar could face a serious cement shortage scenario in the near future, cautioned a market analyst.Global Investment House (GIH) research analyst ...
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The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) showed more acceleration in the growth of design activity nationally. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
According to data released by the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA), the country's sales of steel products totaled 3 million tons in the first eight months of this year, up by 3% year on year. Meanwhile, it's expected that the country's ...
Tags: Steel, Construction
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have jointly released the August update to the AAMA/WDMA 2012/2013 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. This report ...
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U.S. demand for paint and coatings is forecast to rise 4.2 percent annually to 1.5 billion gallons in 2017, valued at $30.6 billion. This will be a notable improvement over the volume declines recorded during the 2007-2012 period, ...
Tags: Paint&Coatings
IAL Consultants published its new report, Overviewof the European Sealants Market. Taking into account the 15 countries of Western Europe and eight countries of Eastern Europe, the total demand for sealants is estimated at approximately ...
Tags: Sealants Market, Construction
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a jump of more than a full point last month, indicating acceleration in the growth of design activity nationally. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the ...
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The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a jump of more than a full point last month, indicating acceleration in the growth of design activity nationally. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported Wednesday that the July ABI ...
Tags: Architecture Billings, Mineral
The US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced new residential construction statistics for July 2013. Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in July were at a seasonally ...
Tags: Construction Activity
First Solar is forecast to install 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of solar or photovoltaic (PV) power systems in 2013, more than double the 516 megawatts (MW) in 2012, according to IMS Research, now part of IHS. This high rate of growth will allow ...
Tags: PV Systems
Pakistan Cement export posted an increase of some 12 percent, month-on-month, during the first month of current fiscal year 2013-14. According to July 2013 figures released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), ...
Tags: Cement, Construction
In the course of the first half of 2013, Titan further strengthened its fundamental financial metrics, increasing sales, generating positive free cash flow and further reducing net debt. The robust recovery in the USA and resilient demand ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration