Canada’s economy showed more signs of a recovery carried by companies instead of government stimulus, suggesting the central bank may continue raising interest rates.
Employment rose for a fifth straight month in May, a gain of 24,700 that was greater than economists predicted, after a record 108,700 jump in April, Statistics Canada [...]

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Construction employment declined in May as 35,000 workers lost jobs, offsetting most of the increases the industry experienced in March and April, according to a new analysis of federal employment figures by the Associated General Contractors of America.
“Growing stimulus activity was clearly offset by weak private sector demand and diminished state [...]

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The Growing Demand for Construction Equipment

June 6, 2010

Heavy construction equipment is required in all parts of the world. Its demand has increased all the more after the growing economy in the Indian sub-continent, Middle East, Far East and Oriental nations as well.
Countries like China, Singapore, etc. are developing at an exponential rate in the area of infrastructure development. [...]

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GCC construction demand seen to soar

June 6, 2010

DUBAI — Demand for construction machinery in the Middle East is set to soar as the construction industry recovers from the economic downturn and the region forges ahead with major developments.
According to industry experts, there are positive signs of recovery in the Gulf Cooperation Council’s construction industry and there are [...]

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Comprehensive Overview Of Chinese Construction Market

June 6, 2010

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The Bank of America Building: A New Green Standard?

June 6, 2010

If you’re planning to visit the brand new Bank of America (BOA) building in midtown Manhattan, make sure not to use any Purell before you go. The 8,000 people who work in the crystal-shaped, glass skyscraper at the corner of 42nd St. and Sixth Avenue may not object to the ubiquitous [...]

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Restored Theme Building marks LAX’s turnaround

June 6, 2010

LOS ANGELES — Believe it or not, LAX and its iconic spider-shaped terminal were once young and vibrant, a futuristic outpost at the edge of the Pacific in the glamorous Jet Age.
After a half-century and millions of travelers, Los Angeles International Airport is on the verge of reclaiming some of its [...]

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