Unlike many economies elsewhere on the continent, Tunisia’s construction market is dominated by local firms, which are also becoming increasingly active abroad, not only in nearby countries like neighbouring Algeria, but also in parts of West Africa. The domestic market is primarily driven by government investment and, following a slowdown in 2015 – a result, in part, of low implementation...
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Tunisia 2016
Articles & Analysis | Future growth looks good for Thailand construction from The Report: Thailand 2016
Buoyed by robust domestic demand and persistent foreign interest in Thailand as both a desirable location for vacation homes and a commercial base within the ASEAN community, the Thai real estate sector continues to perform well even in the face of slowing regional economic growth. In late 2015 the sector showed a significantly improved...
Articles & Analysis | Construction in Thailand bounces back from The Report: Thailand 2016
Following two challenging years, during which the country has experienced slower overall economic growth and reduced spending on large government contracts, the construction industry came roaring back to life in 2015 with the strongest growth rates on record. The resurgent construction sector expanded by a whopping 15.8% in 2015, making up for...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Polpat Karnasuta, President, Nawarat Patanakarn: Interview from The Report: Thailand 2016
How have Thai contractors reliant on government projects managed the shortage of work being released in 2015 and previous years?
Articles & Analysis | Local transport links open opportunities in Thailand's construction sector from The Report: Thailand 2016
The country’s mass transit capabilities have grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade as the rollout of a network of road and rail projects has eased the gridlock in Bangkok. The increasingly broad reach and efficiency of the operating rail system has not only proven effective in easing travel for residents and visitors to the city and...