Indonesia has the largest economy in southeast Asia and it’s growing fast, fuelled by a huge array of natural resources and a burgeoning population. Already the 27th largest exporter globally and climbing the rankings steadily the country is a significant market for the construction industry. Homes, commercial property, factories and …
Read More »GCC in need of drainage despite lack of rain, industry expert says
Johann Groult says climate change will require foresight Groult warns of long-term damage caused by rain, floods Climate should be considered in infrastructure planning 20 October, Dubai – Johann Groult, General Manager of drainage manufacturer Birco, has said that flooding caused by rainfall in in the Middle East should not …
Read More »Projex Africa – The new era in Egypt’s long construction history
Egypt’s economy has suffered from periods of stagnation but right now it’s in the middle of an ambitious reform programme. The country has strong oil, tourism and transport sectors and is planning major upgrades of its infrastructure, and it’s also experiencing rapid population growth. This all adds up to huge …
Read More »Ecoshowcase Leeds – Growing sustainability in England
The UK is both one of the world’s most active construction markets and a leader in green design and sustainable energy. One of the fastest growing economies in Europe, there’s constant demand for residential, industrial and infrastructure development. The government is also launching a major new drive to increase the …
Read More »Building & Construction Myanmar – Doorway to Asia’s newest construction market
Myanmar has had long-running economic difficulties that have made it difficult to invest in construction, but since the military rulers handed power back to civilians in 2011 the country has been making enormous efforts to make up for lost time. The economy is seriously underdeveloped and the new government is …
Read More »The Resilience of Indonesia’s construction community in facing goods and services trade liberalization
JAKARTA, INDONESIA-During the next few decades, increases in private and government investment will make Indonesia one of the largest construction markets in the world. In ASEAN, Indonesia is the largest construction services market, worth $ 267 billion. In context of the Asia region, Indonesia is ranked fourth below China ($ …
Read More »CONEXPO Latin America 2015 – Exhibitor Testimonials
“[The show] has been a great launch into the Latin American construction market in order to strengthen our distribution and touch base with existing customers. ChemGrout is looking forward to a return in 2017.” Rob Galbavy, Marketing Manager, ChemGrout, Inc. (USA) “It was a great experience to be able to …
Read More »Inaugural CONEXPO Latin America a Success
The inaugural CONEXPO Latin America was a success with strong exhibitor support, valued industry cooperation, and positive reaction from attendees. Nearly 32,600 registrants from more than 90 countries attended the event, exceeding organizers’ original expectations. In addition to the host country of Chile, significant numbers of professional attendees came from …
Read More »bauma 2016 – Manufacturers of building material machinery adapt to market trends
Automation and resource-efficiency remain a top priority Cost-effective manufacture of energy-efficient products Turnkey systems are in demand There are still six months to go before the start of the world’s largest trade fair, but one thing is already clear: The next edition of bauma will again be a showcase for …
Read More »Bauma Conexpo India – New Name, New Venue
bC India is now called BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA New dates: December 12 to 15, 2016 New venue: HUDA Ground, Gurgaon/Delhi The first BAUMA CONEXPO SHOW – bC India in 2011 marked the start of a cooperation between Messe München and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in the organization of …
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