All Data articles – Page 12
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FeaturesCity focus: Kuala Lumpur
Elisabeth Selk and Girish Ramachandran of Arcadis consider the growth of Kuala Lumpur as an attractive FDI destination and its rapid transformation as Asia’s next major regional hub
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FeaturesTracker: August 2017
The total activity index rose by four points in August. The R M index fell by a point, staying just inside positive territory
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FeaturesBuilding intelligence: Q2 2017
Although uncertainty continues to mount since the Brexit vote, the private housing sector fared better in the second quarter
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CommentAll bets are still on
Construction activity has shrunk in the second quarter as the uncertain environment has taken hold
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: Bouncing back
New construction contract awards picked up in August, after the dip in July
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NewsBarbour ABI's September market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for September is now available to download
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FeaturesInternational cost comparison 2017
Construction markets around the world are experiencing relatively subdued but steady growth. As construction cost continues to escalate in most places, the relationship between productivity and cost continues to draw scrutiny. William Waller analyses the results of the 2017 Arcadis annual survey of global construction costs
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FeaturesCost update Q2 2017
Materials cost inflation continues to rise, although the effects of sterling’s weakness are filtering out slightly and the increase in input costs has slowed.
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FeaturesCost model: Operating theatres
It is critical to ensure that surgical theatres are fit for purpose and appropriate for rapidly advancing medical practices
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NewsCommercial work continues to fall, say construction buyers
Residential growth bucks overall slowdown trend, according to latest Markit/CIPS index
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FeaturesTracker: July 2017
The total activity index remained stable in July. The R M index grew and returned to positive territory and the orders index was one point up from June’s figure. Experian Economics reports
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NewsBarbour ABI's August market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for August is now available to download
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FeaturesProcurement update: Uncertain markets
Clients are returning to package-based procurement to get better value from their supply chain, even though this involves taking on much more risk
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CommentAlarm bells ringing
Construction activity has shrunk in the second quarter as the uncertain environment has taken hold
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Consistently uncertain
Construction data – both hard and soft – remains consistently inconsistent. Overall construction activity is slowing, but this doesn’t tell the full story
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NewsCommercial sector contracts as overall growth slows for construction industry
Latest Markit/CIPS survey sees firm’s cite political uncertainty and delays in decision-making by clients as causes
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FeaturesTracker: June 2017
The total activity index was unchanged in June, signifying continued expansion, although both the R M index and civil engineering sector contracted. Experian Economics reports
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NewsSoaring material prices hit SME margins
One in 10 small builders report losses on contracts due to rising material costs
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CommentLevelling off
It is safe to say that activity is levelling off, although the value of residential contract activity is encouraging
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NewsBarbour ABI's July market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for July is now available to download