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An extraordinary construction boom is transforming the skyline of the national capital, Manila, as well as other provincial cities. What were once rundown neighbourhoods have become chic, and abandoned former US military bases have been transformed into new business districts, catering mainly to the fast-growing outsourcing sector. Work on highways...

Over the past decade Peru has seen a period of transformative growth, effectively positioning it as one of the leading economic performers in Latin America. Posting growth rates in excess of 6% from 2010-12, the economy expanded by a further 5.1% in the first half of 2013.

A diverse country with an intriguing history, the Philippines today is a multi-party, democratic republic, open to foreign investment, and integrated within the regional and international political and economic community. 

Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Peru 2014

The construction sector grew 14.8% in 2012, far more than the 3% recorded in 2011, and continued to expand at a rate of 13.23% in the first half of 2013. Investor confidence remains strong, with investment in current projects rising by 5.79%, most notably in the areas of housing and infrastructure, and public-private partnerships remain the favoured model for developing public works. Likewise, in...

Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Philippines 2014

From expansion of 18.4% in the last quarter of 2012 to 32% in the first quarter of 2013, the construction industry has shown consistent double-digit growth of late. According to the Philippine Development Plan 2011-16, the government intends to increase infrastructure spending to almost 5% of GDP by 2016. Rapid urbanisation and the pace of construction are likely to add to increasing demand for...

Besides focusing on major construction projects aimed at modernising transport links and social infrastructure, a considerable part of Algeria’s recent spending drive has also been directed at enlarging the pool of affordable homes for the growing population.

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