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EU producer prices for new residential buildings stayed elevated in Q2 2026, amid high labour cost

The latest quarterly data from Eurostat indicates that Europe’s construction producer prices for new residential buildings in Q2 2026 remained at elevated levels.

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Construction production declines in June 2026 following growth in April and May

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Q1 2026: Non-residential building construction permits grow across 26 of 38 countries

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Indonesia announces draft 2027 Budget; outlines eight priority work programmes

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US construction spending fell consecutively for 11th month in June 2026

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Climate-resilient cities: urban greening is reducing temperatures

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Vietnam’s Construction Law 2025 aims to reduce administrative hurdles and attract FDI

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Construction production recorded positive growth in 18 out of 29 countries in Q1 2026

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Residential construction permits issued records positive growth in Q1 2026 in 24 out of 40 countries

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Construction output declines for third consecutive quarter in Q2 2026

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US States Building Permit bounce back, signalling positive momentum in June 2026

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In Q1 2026, 47 out of 73 countries reported positive growth in construction value-add

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Business confidence rises, but Italy’s construction confidence falls in July 2026

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Construction confidence across Europe enters second half of 2026 with a negative trend

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French construction production continues to decline in June 2026

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Canada’s construction industry presents a mixed scenario in May 2026

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Strong execution drives India’s June infra pipeline down to 1,847 projects

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Wildfires can contaminate nearby homes and water systems – here’s what Spokane’s returning residents need to know

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China’s residential construction downturn deepened in June

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Singapore construction contract surges in June 2026 on state megaprojects and AI investment

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Labour costs expected to remain elevated in Western Europe in 2026

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High labour costs continue to weigh on Eastern Europe’s construction sector

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New York becomes first state to impose moratorium on data centre construction

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China’s residential construction activity continued to remain weak in May

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Construction confidence continues to trend negative amid slower construction recovery in June

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Tanzania’s FY2026–27 budget focuses on the development of infrastructure

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Kenya approves FY2026/27 Budget, reduces expenditure on infra and energy projects due to fiscal consolidation measures

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India’s construction pipeline reached 1,981 projects in April as cost overruns climbed to $63.6bn

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Construction production in the EU shows resilience in March 2026, despite the Middle East war

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Cyber risk: Resilience is becoming a competitive advantage in construction

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Producer price for new residential buildings continues to increase into Q1 2026, amid broader global challenges

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Big tech is struggling to deliver on its data centre promises

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Construction confidence across 18 EU countries improves in April 2026, amid ease in global tension

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Ocean data centres are the wave of the future

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Construction production in the Nordic region records positive growth in early 2026

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Zambia and Angola announce rate cuts, boosting the construction industry

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Construction spending in US increased in March 2026

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Australia announces FY26-FY27 Budget, with significant boost for infrastructure

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