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Hong Kong records 17% jump in investments led by purchases, construction
Hong Kong recorded a 17 per cent growth in investment in the first quarter of the year driven mainly by machinery purchases and construction-related activities, according to the city's finance chief, reflecting a steadily improving property market.
Construction start-up ProcurePro hits $100m valuation
Construction software start-up ProcurePro has lifted its valuation above $100 million after securing backing from QIC Ventures and the venture capital arm of French construction giant Bouygues, as investors flock to niche software solutions…
Yvette Cooper Opens Castleford College's New Lagentium Construction Building in West Yorkshire
Yvette Cooper, the UK's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, has officially opened a new state-of-the-art construction facility at Castleford…
Best Construction Stocks To Consider - May 10th
Dollar at a 3-Year Low: 3 Exporters Quietly Printing Money Caterpillar, Quanta Services, CRH, Sterling Infrastructure, Trane Technologies, Comfort Systems USA, and Deere & Company are the seven Construction stocks to watch today, according to…
Carneros construction yard linked to PG&E undergrounding project
CARNEROS — Scenery along rural Buhman Avenue in the Carneros wine country includes rolling hills, vineyards — and a large construction yard with heavy equipment. It's surprising, almost like the Washington Monument with graffiti, or…
Full list of city streets to be transformed with planned construction dates
As work progresses up on New Street and contractors put the finishing touches to a new look road, we thought we'd share a little bit more about the plan for what's next. The busy thoroughfare has been under construction since the start of January…
Construction of Russia's First Private Spaceport Planned for 2026 - Company
' The company plans to begin construction and commission one of the launch pads as early as 2026. If the schedule is met, the first-ever launch of a private rocket into space in Russia could take place this same year – from the territory of…
Britain to lose 163,000 jobs amid Iran war fallout - two UK regions hit hardest
Britain is set to lose 163,000 jobs this year amid the economic turmoil triggered by the Iran war, with lower- income regions facing the heaviest blow, according to a new report. The Item Club's latest regional outlook warns that two of the UK's…
Donald Trump's haphazard war 'could lead to 160,000 UK job losses' warning
Donald Trump's haphazard Iran war will lead to over 160,000 job losses in the UK, a grim report found. Regional analysis by the Item Club found that South Wales and the Humber are the two areas set to suffer the worst effects. Sharp energy prices…
UK set to shed 163,000 jobs amid Iran war fallout - report
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Britain is expected to lose 163,000 jobs this…
UK set to shed 163,000 jobs amid Iran war fallout - report
Britain is expected to lose 163,000 jobs this year amid the economic woes caused by the Iran war with lower income regions set to be hit hardest, according to a report. The Item Club's latest regional outlook warns that two of the UK's lowest…
Daniel Cittadino: Miami Luxury Market Insights and Tips
As global capital continues to flow into South Florida, today's high-net-worth buyers are approaching residential construction with the same discipline they apply to their businesses: asking deeper questions, demanding transparency, and…
Japan group launches online timber market
A Japanese group of forestry organizations launched an online timber marketplace in February to match forest owners with buyers nationwide. About 30 businesses, mainly buyers, had registered on the platform by the end of April, with timber listings…
Tradies face breaking point as building supply costs rise again
The construction industry is being pushed to the brink as a second wave of price rises stemming from the Middle East war increases the pressure on smaller builders and tradespeople, who were already overrepresented in insolvency statistics before…
Job market in south Wales 'will be among worst affected' by Iran conflict
Jobs in south Wales will be among the worst affected as a result of the conflict in Iran, a report has warned. Britain is expected to lose 163,000 jobs this year amid the economic woes caused by the Iran war with lower income regions set to be hit…
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