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Producers of essential materials for UK infrastructure projects have welcomed news that an urgent review of national planning policy for major projects is to be carried out.

Construction output in Sub-Saharan Africa grew by an estimated 1.7% in 2022, compared to a growth of 3.2% registered in 2021. The industry is forecast to record growth of 3.2% in 2023. However, significant downside risks persist, most notably the rising debt levels across the region, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Metso Outotec is in legal proceedings with MW High Tech Projects UK Limited (MW) in connection with three waste-to-energy plants in the UK.

The not-seasonally adjusted US construction unemployment rate dropped 0.6% in December 2022 from a year ago, down from 5% to 4.4%, according to a state-by-state analysis of US Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

Construction Executive, the construction business magazine published by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month by unveiling a completely redesigned version of the print magazine with its January-February 2023 issue as well as a new, dynamic content mix on its online platforms.

Producers of heavy-side construction mineral products, including aggregates, asphalt and concrete, endured a challenging end to 2022. 

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) President and CEO Michael Bellaman released the following statement responding to President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address.