Construction news
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.
COVID-19 prompts a rethink by the Gulf’s troubled construction industry, says GlobalData’s MEED
According to GlobalData, Gulf construction companies must rethink their strategies to prepare for the new GCC construction market in a post-COVID-19 world.
Barbour ABI reports a further drop in Britain’s construction contract awards for May despite signs of improvement
The latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market Review from industry analysts Barbour ABI, highlights levels of construction contract values awarded across Great Britain.
Rohrdorfer builds new gravel plant in Stockerau, Austria
Sand and gravel to supply ready-mixed concrete plants are to be produced at the new location.
Bringing The Best Of Both
Dirk Schmidt, KIMA Process Control, explains how to best combine artificial intelligence and predictive advanced control for fully autonomous grinding control.
Metso launches on-line configurator for designing crushing and screening plants
The company is introducing a unique drag and drop 3D crushing and screening plant configurator that enables professionals in the mining and aggregate industries to design more productive and efficient plants.
Hanson supplies concrete solution for UK field hospital
The company developed a rapid concrete solution for the installation of essential oxygen tanks at an emergency coronavirus hospital in Wales.
Construction industry updates from GlobalData
GlobalData shares forecasts for the construction industries across the world in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.