Taiwan is the repository of captivating natural sceneries, such as the awe-inspiring Taroko Gorge; the National Palace Museum; Taipei 101, the tallest building of Taiwan; and Yushan (Jade Mountain), the highest mountain in Northeast Asia. Moreover, the 24-hour bookstores, convenience stores, and the bustling night markets contribute to the constant flow of life in Taiwan. Read More »
September 2008 FINAL CALL - DR. SUBBA RAO IFAWPCA Secretariat The fraternity of the International Federation of Asian & Western Pacific Contractors' Associations (IFAWPCA) mourns the passing away of: DR. T. N. SUBBA RAO, one of its prominent and distinguished gentlemen who in his years with the IFAWPCA family has contributed substantially to the Federation's growth in the past years. Read More »
September 2008 MEMBERS' CHANGE OF NAMES IFAWPCA Secretariat IFAWPCA founding member-association, the Chinese National Association of General Contractors (CNAGC) has changed its name together with their new logo of the association. CNAGC is now the Taiwan General Contractors Association (TGCA). This has taken effect at the Gold Coast convention in November 2007. Also at the same time, the New Zealand Master Builders Federation (NZMBF) filed for their own change of association name. NZMBF is now the New Zealand Registered Master Builders Federation (NZRMBF). Read More »
September 2008 CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP - BACI IFAWPCA Secretariat Our host nation for the upcoming 37th IFAWPCA Convention has new Officials for the term 2008-2010. Here are the head-stewards of the Bangladesh Association of Construction Industry (BACI) Read More »
INDUSTRY NEWS
Construction News, Editor's Report RECORD PRICE INCREASES FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Liz Moucka "Surging prices for diesel fuel, asphalt, steel, and other materials are clobbering construction budgets," said Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
It is happening all over the U.S. Simonson refers to the Producer Price Index (PPI) for June, compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Read More »
SPECIAL REPORTS
Second Quarter 2008 MALAYSIA 2ND QUARTER REPORT BNM Quarterly Bulletin DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MALAYSIAN ECONOMY Sustained growth momentum supported by stronger exports
The Malaysian economy registered a growth of 6.3% (1Q 08: 7.1%) in the second quarter of 2008. Growth was supported by stronger export performance, while domestic demand expanded at a more moderate pace in an environment of higher prices and costs. On the supply side, growth was driven by the key sectors of the economy. Read More »
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