China's plans to suspend and review new projects in the cement sector to correct the overcapacity issue created by the stimulus package.

Short term prospects for Kuwait's construction sector “not promising,” but there is hope for long-term projects.

Sales of building and construction materials in Brazil have risen to 4.9% higher than last year despite the recession.

Overall recovery of construction industry not expected until 2011 in the United States.

Bayelsa State Government recently discussed the purpose of its involvement with Dangote Group.

The CCP has levied fines against manufactures in Pakistan for their participation in cartel activity.

Housing construction in the Ukraine is seen falling at least 50% in the second half of the year.

The Zambian government encourages the construction industry to buy locally as cement production increases.

FLSmidth will be providing "expertise and spare parts" to SSBIL to support operation and maintenance for a cement plant in Libya.

The OFT in England has fined 103 construction firms on charges of collusion.