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Northeast Asia to Account for 40% of Global Construction Output in 2021, Says GlobalData

The construction industry output in Northeast Asia is forecast to record a growth of 6.8% in 2021, rising from US$4.47 trillion in 2020 to US$4.77 trillion in 2021 and accounting for 40% of the projected US$11.93 trillion of the global output this year.

16 Jul 2021

Construction Activity in Western Europe Set to Pick up Sharply and Grow by 5.7% in 2021, Says GlobalData

Following a difficult start to the year for Western Europe’s construction industry, which contracted by 6.4% in 2020, economic activity has picked up significantly since the spring and is forecasted to rise sharply and grow by 5.7% in 2021, according to GlobalData.

16 Jul 2021

New Data Suggests Increase in Number of Women Working in Engineering

New analysis from EngineeringUK has shown 14.5% of those working in engineering are female, which is an increase from 12% as reported in 2018.

23 Jun 2021

Polyglass Invites You to Join them at TRC

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce its participation at the RCAT 45th Annual Texas Roofing Conference June 16th -18th in San Antonio, TX.

From Polyglass U.S.A. Inc. 17 Jun 2021

Potential for Acceleration of Infrastructure Investment in Eastern Europe, Says GlobalData

Infrastructure investment in Eastern Europe could rise significantly over the next two years if projects are pushed ahead by regional governments;

11 Jun 2021

Welding Safety at the Forefront of New Research

To create a better understanding of workers’ exposure to welding fumes in Australia, the NSW Government’s Centre for Work Health and Safety is conducting new research.

7 Jun 2021

Ofgem “Sandbox” Awarded to Emergent Energy Unlocks New Commercial Offer for Housing Industry that can Cut the Costs of Delivering Net Zero Technologies by 25%

New entrant Emergent have today launched a “smart local energy system solution” that connects individual houses and flats with on-site net zero technologies on residential developments through a microgrid.

From Emergent Energy Systems Ltd. 27 May 2021

3D Model of Marble Block Reveals Material Wastage During Production of Slabs

When it comes to ancient Roman imperial architecture, most people usually have a mental image of white marble statues, columns, or slabs.

20 May 2021

Leviat Launch New Thermally Efficient Ancon Windpost

Leviat, world leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry, has launched a revolutionary new thermally efficient Ancon windpost designed to minimise thermal bridging in masonry cavity walls.

From Leviat 7 May 2021

Morgan Sindall Construction Brings Skills Boost to Salford with Knowledge Quad

Morgan Sindall Construction has launched its second Knowledge Quad as part of its work on the University of Salford’s new Science, Engineering and Environment Building (SEE Building).

From Morgan Sindall Construction 22 Apr 2021

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