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International cost comparison 2020

2020-09-25T05:00:00+01:00By Agnieszka Krzyzaniak

Global recession is a fact. What does this mean for the global construction sector, and can construction come to the rescue of the broader economy, asks Agnieszka Krzyzaniak of Arcadis

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International cost comparison 2019

2019-08-30T05:00:00+01:00By Agnieszka Krzyzaniak

A slowdown in the growth of the global economy brings both challenges and opportunities for the construction sector around the world, alongside some cause for cautious optimism, says Agnieszka Krzyzaniak of Arcadis

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International cost comparison 2018

2018-09-19T10:53:00+01:00By William Waller

Arcadis’ Will Waller analyses the 2018 Arcadis annual survey of global construction costs

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International cost comparison 2017

2017-09-20T07:44:00+01:00By William Waller

Construction markets around the world are experiencing relatively subdued but steady growth. As construction cost continues to escalate in most places, the relationship between productivity and cost continues to draw scrutiny. William Waller analyses the results of the 2017 Arcadis annual survey of global construction costs

Dubai

International costs 2016

2016-10-27T06:00:00+01:00By Simon Rawlinson, William Waller

Global economic volatility, the UK vote for Brexit and currency fluctuations have triggered big movements in the relative construction costs of world cities

Doha, Qatar

International costs 2015

2015-09-10T11:00:00+01:00By Simon Rawlinson, Kevin Nimoh

Economic recovery in the UK and currency fluctuations have triggered big movements in the relative construction cost rankings of cities around the world

Silhouette construction

Report spotlights soaring London construction costs

2015-01-15T08:00:00+00:00By Jim Dunton

Global survey says prime sites beat ‘most expensive’ Switzerland

Int cost Singapore

International costs 2014

2014-09-11T06:00:00+01:00By Simon Rawlinson

Economic recovery and a strong pound seem to have seen a big move for the UK in EC Harris’ annual rankings

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International costs 2013

2013-08-22T06:00:00+01:00

China, Japan and Australia are the big movers in EC Harris’ annual survey of global construction costs produced with Langdon and Seah. Simon Rawlinson and Magda Skalska-Burgess analyse the trends

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International costs 2012

2012-08-03T00:00:00+01:00By Paul Moore

Construction prices are rising in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Qatar, slowing in China and India, and grinding to a standstill across Europe. Paul Moore of EC Harris reports

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International costs 2011

2011-08-05T00:00:00+01:00By Paul Moore

Things may be tough in the UK economy and construction industry, but how do we compare to other countries? Paul Moore of EC Harris looks at when recovery can be expected, and where

Bahrain World Trade Centre, designed by Atkins. The Gulf state is the most expensive in the region, with prices running at about 11% above the UK

International costs 2010

2010-08-06T00:00:00+01:00

Now that the great global roller-coaster seems to be slowing down, where has it left tender prices? Paul Moore of EC Harris looks at how economies around the world have fared …

International costs 2009

2009-09-18T00:00:00+01:00By Paul Moore, Paul Moore Paul Moore

No country has been safe from the effects of the global recession and even China’s legendary growth is at its slowest rate for a decade

International costs: 2008

2008-02-29T00:00:00+00:00

As inflation cools in western Europe and the US, it’s roaring away in eastern Europe. Gardiner & Theobald surveys the world and tells us what it sees

International costs: 2007

2007-02-23T00:00:00+00:00

It’s a suppliers’ market as delivery delays complicate schedules and demand pushes inflation up. Gardiner & Theobald examines global costs and forecasts in this yearly update

International costs: 2006

2006-03-03T00:00:00+00:00

The 14th annual survey by Gardiner & Theobald examines what it’ll cost to build offices, homes, warehouses and shops around the world - and takes a look at this year’s global price forecasts

International costs: 2005

2005-03-04T00:00:00+00:00

Gardiner & Theobald’s 13th annual survey looks at how much it’ll cost you to build various buildings around the world, along with labour and inflation rates – plus why China is still the main cost driver

International costs: 2004

2004-03-12T00:00:00+00:00

Gardiner & Theobald’s 12th annual survey of global construction costs takes a round-the-worldtrip to compare labour rates, building costs, material prices and inflation forecasts

International costs: 2003

2003-02-28T00:00:00+00:00By Gardiner & Theobald, Gardiner & Theobald

Gardiner & Theobald’s 11th annual survey of global construction costs takes a look at labour rates, building costs, material prices and inflation from Norway to New Zealand

International costs: 2002

2002-03-22T00:00:00+00:00By Gardiner & Theobald, Gardiner & Theobald

Gardiner & Theobald’s 10th annual survey of global construction costs takes a look at building costs, labour rates, material prices and inflation rates and forecasts

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