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CANACEM to ask presidential candidates for continuity16 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsMexico’s National Chamber of Cement (CANACEM) will ask presidential candidates for continuity in the economic model and investments projects, reports Noticias Financieras. Mauricio Doehner, president of the organisation, has said that its members will seek dialogue with the candidates to present its needs. "[…] [W]e believe that we should continue with an economic model such as the one of expansion, inclusion, housing, infrastructure, so we are doing work groups, so we will be able to pres... |
Foreign direct investment in Pakistan's cement sector rises27 March 2018, Published under Cement NewsPakistan cement and construction industry have received a foreign direct investment (FDI) of US$516.07m during first eight months of FY17-18 (July 2017-February 2018), compared to US$190m received in corresponding months of last fiscal year. This translates a growth of 172 per cent YoY. State Bank of Pakistan data reports that Pakistan's cement industry attracted FDI of US$39.8m and the construction industry US$476.90m, compared to US$25m and US$165m, respectively in July 2016-Febru... |
Construction activity to be disrupted in Andhra Pradesh12 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsConstruction activity in Andhra Pradesh, India is expected to face disruption after the cost of cement has risen by INR20-30 (US$0.3-0.4)/50kg bag. The price hike, which has taken place over the last two months, includes other construction materials such as steel and hardware materials. Over 5000t of cement is purchased every month in the Amaravati region of the state, according to The Hans India. The region has seen a price increase from INR230-250/50kg bag to INR260-290/50kg bag. GS... |
Construction at Maple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd site put on hold02 January 2018, Published under Cement NewsMaple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MLCF) has announced that construction work on a 7300tpd capacity expansion has been put on hold, following an order issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government of Punjab. MLCF has stated that it met all statutory obligations before commencing construction, and has therefore filed a writ petition to Lahore High Court. The dry-process clinker production line was supplied by FLSmidth in an effort to raise capacity to 18000tpd at the si... |
Production in construction down 0.5 per cent in euro area22 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsIn June 2017 compared with May 2017, seasonally-adjusted production in the construction sector decreased by 0.5 per cent in the euro area (EA19) and by 0.2 per cent in the EU28, according to first estimates by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In May 2017 output in construction fell by 0.2 per cent in the euro area and by 0.5 per cent in the EU 28. In June 2017, compared with June 2016, production in construction increased by 3.4 per cent in the euro area and by 3.6 ... |
UK construction industry growth slows09 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsGrowth prospects for the UK's construction industry in 2018 have been downgraded as the country prepares to leave the EU, according to the latest forecasts by the Construction Products Association (CPA). Output is expected to soften as a slowing economy, falling real wages and rising costs adversely affect the industry, growth for 2018 is therefore only expected to rise by 0.7 per cent, the slowest in six years, and a downward revision from 1.2 per cent in previous forecasts. For now, acti... |
Production in construction down by 0.7% in euro area26 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsIn May 2017 compared with April 2017, seasonally-adjusted production in the construction sector decreased by 0.7 per cent in the euro area (EA19) and by 1.1 per cent in the EU28, according to the first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In April 2017 production in construction grew by 0.3 per cent in the euro area and by 0.2 per cent in the EU28. In May 2017 compared with May 2016, production in construction increased by 2.6 per cent in the euro area an... |
Positive trends in European construction recovery14 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe recovery in European construction activity appears to be making progress with improvements being seen in the housing segment in some key markets, while civil engineering activity is expected to pick up going forward. Eurostat's construction index shows that the downturn in activity for construction within the EU-28 brought on by the global financial crisis lasted longer than for the industry sector. Despite occasional short-lived periods of growth, the index of production for construct... |
Construction product manufacturers pessimistic of growth12 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe UK’s Construction Products Association's State of Trade Survey for 2Q17 reveals that UK construction product manufacturers experienced growth in sales and activity for the 17th consecutive quarter, but higher input costs and rising uncertainty has dampened manufacturers’ views for the near-term future. Results of the survey showed that among heavyside manufacturers, only seven per cent anticipated a rise in sales in the next quarter, a decline from the 68 per cent who anticipated a ris... |
Production in construction up 0.3% in euro area28 June 2017, Published under Cement NewsIn April 2017 compared with March 2017, seasonally-adjusted production in the construction sector increased by 0.3 per cent in the euro area (EA19) and remained stable in the EU28, according to the first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In March 2017 production in construction fell by 1.1 per cent in the euro area and by 0.5 per cent in the EU28. In April 2017 compared with April 2016, production in construction increased by 3.2 per cent in the euro ar... |