Construction news
Eagle Materials reports first quarter results
The company has reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 ended 30 June 2020.
MPA statistics show construction slump in second quarter
The latest statistics released by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show that sales of heavy-side building materials saw unprecedented declines during the second quarter of the year.
GlobalData: UK construction and real estate industry sees a drop of 40% in deal activity in Q2 2020
A total of 39 deals worth US$2.73 billion were announced in Q2 2020, compared to the last four-quarter average of 65 deals.
GlobalData: China’s construction and real estate industry M&A deals total US$5.93 billion in Q2 2020
Total construction and real estate industry M&A deals in Q2 2020 worth US$5.93 billion were announced in China, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
LafargeHolcim shares half-year results
The company has revealed its 2020 half-year financial report, which claims an encouraging outlook is to be expected for the second half of the year.
Mondi Paper Bags acquires paper bag lines from cement producers in Egypt
The company will acquire two paper bag lines from Helwan Cement Company and InterCement Sacs.
Bruks Siwertell to supply ship unloaders to Singapore to support cement handling
The company will deliver three new Siwertell ship unloaders to Jurong Port in Singapore to help ensure the environment-friendly handling of Singapore’s cement imports.
GlobalData: EU construction activity picks up sharply in May
EU construction output rebounded in May, with output increasing by 21.2% month-on-month following the record fall in April, when output plummeted by 14.9%.
Report reveals heavy civil construction less impacted by COVID-19 than commercial construction
The Civil Quarterly’s (TCQ) key business health findings suggest that heavy civil contractors are generally optimistic about business conditions, despite impacts of COVID-19.
LafargeHolcim improves connections to Bogotà
LafargeHolcim is the exclusive supplier of the Bogotá-Villavicencio road infrastructure project, and is making the journey to Bogotà three times faster.