European Construction Output Growth Rapidly, the Highest in 14 years(5/20/2010)
The EU's statistical agency in Luxembourg on May 20 according to data released, in March 2010 the country's construction industry output value of 16 euro-zone than in February rose 7.6 %, the highest in 14 years on the chain growth of the industry record.
The dramatic increase in construction output in Europe the main driving force in Germany - Europe's largest economy. In March, the German construction industry than in February rose 27% , the growth rate ranks first in EU countries.
January-February this year, subject to extreme cold weather, the euro area construction industry experienced a slight decline. Now the European construction companies are increasing output to meet the demand for rapid recovery.
According to reports, the world's largest cement supplier Lafarge said on May 5th, have seen signs of recovery in the European construction industry.(by China Leiyuan, 5/20/2010)