The Real Estate & Construction sector is one of the pillars of the global economy, responsible for meeting the increasing needs of the population for affordable housing and for efficient social, transportation and utility infrastructure. As a labour-intensive industry, it is a major contributor to employment, income generation and social progress. Real Estate & Construction is also an essential element for economic value creation and sustainable growth, as it lays the foundations for the development of virtually all other industries.
Activities associated with Real Estate & Construction are the construction of residential and non-residential buildings, heavy and civil engineering construction, and the related speciality trade contracting activities. It also includes management and leasing of land and properties, real estate brokerage, architectural and engineering services, warehousing and storage activities, and operation of car parks and garages.
Indonesia's construction sector is a key driver of economic growth and a major contributor to employment. The sector generates a tenth of the national gross domestic product (GDP) and employs more than 9mn people. In recent years, the sector has been ...
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The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries have seen a rise in ambitious, long-term national development plans, which are fundamentally reshaping the region's investment and infrastructure landscape. Key among these are Saudi Arabia's Vision ...
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In the first quarter of 2025, Brazil's construction sector maintained an overall positive momentum, despite persistent macroeconomic challenges. The residential segment performed particularly well, with sales of new units rising by 15.1% y/y, driven ...
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The investment, design, construction, operation and management of ports, roads, bridges, trains, urban rail transport, municipal infrastructures, buildings, environmental protection and associated projects domestically and internationally make up the ...
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China is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of steel. The country's crude steel production and consumption have both ranked first in the world for 29 consecutive years, according to the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA). In ...
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Thailand's construction and real estate sector has grown alongside the national economy, securing a steady share of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). In 2024, the sector's direct contribution to the economy was nearly 5%. Principal real ...
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The construction sector, characterised by its extensive supply chain and substantial investments, is regarded as one of the pillars of China's economy. In 2024, the added value of the construction industry accounted for nearly 6.7% of the national ...
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Singapore consistently ranks among the world's leading nations in terms of infrastructure development and is a top destination for infrastructure investment globally. The advancement of Singapore's infrastructure sector is attributable to ...
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China is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of steel. The country's crude steel production and consumption have both ranked first in the world for 29 consecutive years, according to the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA). In ...
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