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Construction activity 'grew in October'
The Australian construction sector expanded at a modest pace in October, after a rise in building activities and employment levels.The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association...
- AAP Friday November 6, 01:52 PM -
Retail Sales Down, Building Approvals Up
The surprise fall in September's retail sales took some in the market by surprise and seems to have taken some of the steam out of the 'rate rise for Christmas' clamour that was around...
- Australasian Investment Review Thursday November 5, 10:08 AM -
Building data signals activity increase
Stronger than forecast building approvals numbers for September are pointing to increased activity in the construction sector, despite the paring back of the first home owners grant and difficulties...
- AAP Wednesday November 4, 07:31 PM -
Research and Markets: Construction Site Supplies Market in Hong Kong: Business Report 2009
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6bf9f4/construction_site) has announced the addition of the "Construction Site Supplies Market in Hong Kong: Business...
- Business Wire Saturday October 31, 02:00 AM -
Research and Markets: Special Building Materials Market in Pakistan: Business Report 2009
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1164aa/special_building_m) has announced the addition of the "Special Building Materials Market in Pakistan: Business...
- Business Wire Saturday October 31, 01:49 AM -
NZ house building rates rise 2.8%
New building consent figures in New Zealand point to signs of recovery in house building, but show the non-residential sector sinking further into a slump.Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) figures...
- AAP Friday October 30, 03:58 PM -
House building figures rise, non-residential fall
New building consent figures point to signs of recovery in house building but show the non-residential sector sinking further into a slump.Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) figures published today show...
- NZPA Friday October 30, 03:44 PM -
Something for builders to smile about
Applications to build new homes are continuing to rise.Last month 1,275 building consents for new homes were issued - the highest number since July last year.Statistics New Zealand says building...
- Newstalk ZB Friday October 30, 03:17 PM -
House building consents rise as non-residential slumps
New building consent figures point to signs of recovery in house building but show the non-residential sector sinking further into a slump.Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) figures published today show...
- NZPA Friday October 30, 11:52 AM -
Harsco Enters China's Buoyant Construction Sector With New Joint Venture Agreement
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worldwide industrial services company Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) announced today that it has entered into a joint venture partnership for rental...
- Globe Newswire Thursday October 29, 12:38 AM -
Nomura Office Fund Announces Change of the Scheduled Acquisition Date (NOF Nagoya Fushimi Building (Tentative Name))
Nomura Real Estate Office Fund, Inc. (NOF)(URL: http://www.nre-of.co.jp/english/) (TOKYO:8959), a Japanese office building real estate investment trust (J-REIT), announces that,...
- Business Wire Wednesday October 28, 09:28 PM -
Quanex Building Products Corporation Presents at Davenport & Company Metals and Mining Conference
HOUSTON, Oct. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:NX) will participate in the Davenport & Company Metals and Mining Conference on Thursday, November 5, 2009...
- Globe Newswire Wednesday October 28, 01:31 AM -
Research and Markets: Construction Materials in Asia-Pacific
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/525da7/construction_mater) has announced the addition of the "Construction Materials in Asia-Pacific" report to their...
- Business Wire Thursday October 22, 11:57 PM -
Weak outlook for construction: survey
Construction companies expect tough operating conditions over the next two years due to difficulties obtaining funding for major projects, a survey says.Construction companies have predicted an eight...
- AAP Thursday October 22, 07:20 PM -
US home building shows new weakness
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US housing starts grew in September but the pace was softer than anticipated while permits for construction fell sharply, government data showed Tuesday, underscoring ongoing woes...
- AFP Finance News Wednesday October 21, 02:20 AM
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