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UK growth continues
ONS figures show 2014 fourth quarter construction output grew by 4.8% over previous year, although down on third quarter
UK optimism at home and for exports
Continued growth in sales seen by manufacturers in Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey
US construction output grows +5.6%
Market hit a six-year high in 2014, driven by robust private non-residential activity, with support from residential and public sectors
Positive signs from architects’ order books
German construction sector growth slows, but there are positive signs in the Netherlands and Spain that hard times are over
US contractors plan expansion
AGC survey says 80% of its members will increase staff numbers this year
$5.7 billion year for United Rentals
The world's largest rental company saw 15 percent growth in 2014
Slight dip in EU construction
November slipped 0.1% in Eurozone and 0.2% in EU28 compared with October, according to Eurostat’s first estimates
Eastern Europe’s share grows
EECFA figures show construction market in Eastern European has 20% share of total European market in financial terms
European construction grows again
Eurostat figures show construction production growth in October – 1.3% in Eurozone and 0.4% in EU28
US construction up +3.3% in year to October
Industry output increased to US$ 971 billion on a 12-month rolling basis, with private non-residential sector looking the most buoyant in the long-term
Government boost for English roads
€19 billion plan would triple levels of spending by end of decade, and includes investing in over 100 road schemes, 84 of which are new
High Demand
The equipment rental industry has moved beyond refleeting and is experiencing remarkable growth. Lindsey Anderson spoke with a number of companies about 2015 investments, market conditions and more
Feature: Strong outlook
Growth is forecast for the global power rental sector, and manufacturers are concentrating on minimising transport costs and saving fuel to increase their market share. IRN reports
Feature: Packing a punch
Power tools manufacturers are working hard to fit more power into smaller packages, with rental companies firmly in mind. IRN reports
Slight fall in August Eurostat figures
Seasonally-adjusted figures were up on previous month in Eurozone and EU28, but down compared with August 2013
Optimism despite British output fall
Great Britain’s construction output fell 4% in August, although there is better news about construction product sales for third quarter
Generac acquires mobile heating specialist Mac
Acquisition expands portfolio of mobile power products, provides increased access to oil and gas market
Volvo CEO says developed markets are driving demand
Demand for construction equipment is growing in North America and parts of Europe, while many previously robust emerging economies are seeing a slowdown, according to Martin Weissburg.
Cramo lowers sales guidance
Sales and EBITA margin expected to fall below 2013 figures, according to Finnish rental company
European construction down year-on-year
Eurostat figures show sector fell only slightly in June over previous month, however
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