Following a slowdown in 2013 caused by a range of factors, Morocco’s construction industry returned to growth in 2014 and 2015, driven by high demand for housing and investment in infrastructure projects. While the prices of building materials have fallen with global economic downturn – the steel segment in particular has felt the impact of slow growth in international markets – cement...
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Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Morocco 2016
Morocco benefits from its well-developed manufacturing sector, mining industry, agricultural output, proximity to Europe, sizeable diaspora community, low labour costs and market-oriented public policy.
Articles & Analysis | Lower cement prices likely to encourage activity in Nigeria from The Report: Nigeria 2016
Recent developments in Nigeria’s cement industry bode well for the construction sector moving forward. Indeed, capacity expansion and greater competition should help drive down prices in a market that remains comparatively expensive.
Articles & Analysis | Planned spending by the Nigerian government set to boost construction sector from The Report: Nigeria 2016
As the continent’s most populous nation and arguably its biggest economy, Nigeria offers a lot of potential for construction firms – particularly given the significant need for infrastructure work, from housing to roads. However, meeting this demand will require overcoming a number of obstacles, ranging from cash flow issues and payment delays...
Articles & Analysis | Ronald Chagoury Jr, Vice-Chairman, South Energyx; Odenigwe Ike Michaels, CEO, Centenary City; Vinay Mahtani, CEO, Churchgate; and Elias Saad, Chairman, Eko Pearl Towers: Interview from The Report: Nigeria 2016
Which regulatory changes could support efforts to create an enabling environment for real estate development?
Articles & Analysis | A shift in focus could unlock Nigeria's real estate potential from The Report: Nigeria 2016
The property market in Africa’s most populous nation is defined by significant long-term potential, but realising that potential for developers is not necessarily simple. A drop in the price of oil, a lack of foreign exchange and a depreciating currency are all combining to slow the economy, in turn stifling demand for both residential and...