Between 2015 and 2016 the total value of pumps for liquids and their parts imported into the region fell by 7%, going from $206 million in 2015 to $192 million in 2016.
Figures from the information system on the Market for Pumps for Liquids and their Parts in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Clic para interactuar con la gráfica"]
Apartment towers in Costa Rica and Panama, and oil well drilling and related works in Guatemala, are some of the construction projects planned for the coming months in the region.
CentralAmericaData's information system "Construction Projects in Central America", compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit, provides an up to date list of public and private construction projects for which environmental impact assessments (EIAs) were submitted to the respective institutions in each country in March 2017.
The demand for machinery in the construction sector is characterized by a need for local back up in terms of technical support and availability of spare parts, guarantee of operation, and facilities for purchase or leasing.
An article in Revista Construir notes that among the machinery needed for regional infrastructure projects are "hydraulic excavators, front loaders, retro excavators, articulated trucks, motor graders, soil compactors, crushing plants, electric generators, trucks, wagons, trailers, steam rollers, asphalt distributors, milling machines, road reclaimers, sweepers and water tanks."
University infrastructure in Costa Rica, and road construction and office building in Panama, are some of the public infrastructure projects planned for the coming months in the region.
CentralAmericaData's information system "Construction Projects in Central America,", compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit,provides an up to datelist of public and private construction projects for which environmental impact assessments (EIAs) were submitted to Institutions in each country in February 2017.
Between January and September 2016 Central American countries imported $164 million in bathroom fittings, led by Costa Rica, with $48 million.
Figures from the Information Systemon the Market for taps in CentralAmerica by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [Figure caption = "Click to interact with the graphic"]
A $53 million road renovation project in Costa Rica, a commercial building and three roadworks in Panama are some of the public infrastructure projects planned for the coming months in the region.
The information system"Construction Projects in Central America",complied by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, provides an up to date list of the public and private construction projects for which environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies were submitted to the respective institutions of each country in January 2017.
From May 25 to 27 companies linked to the construction sector will be meeting in Costa Rica to take part in business meetings and conferences on sustainable construction.
The International Conference on Sustainable Construction is being organized by the Green Building Council of Costa Rica, and will be held at the Radisson hotel in San Jose.
A water treatment system estimated at $95 million, a municipal park and office buildings are some of the public works projects planned for the coming months in the region.
The information system"Construction Projects in Central America", provided by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, provides an up to date list of the public and private construction projects for which environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies were submitted to the respective institutions of each country in December 2016.
A marine cargo dock and two office warehouse complexes, and expansion of storage in a maritime terminal, are some of the projects planned for the coming months.
The information system"Construction Projects in Central America",by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, provides an up to date list of construction projects for which environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies were presented to the appropriate authorities in each country in November 2016.
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Brazilian construction firm from B- to CC, arguing that the revelations about bribes "have exacerbated its reputational risk".
From a press release by Fitch Ratings:
Fitch Ratings-Sao Paulo-17 January 2017: This is a correction of a release published Jan. 17, 2017. It corrects the rating for the USD800 million senior unsecured notes due 2023.
The operator of Puerto Caldera in Costa Rica, has hired a French-Colombian consortium for the construction of a multipurpose port in the Gulf of Uraba, adjacent to the border with Panama, with an investment of $580 million.
PIO SAS, a holding company dedicated among other sectors to the development, implementation and management of services for port infrastructure and logistics, has announced that the consortium Sapeim from France and Termotecnica Coindustrial S.A. from Colombia, is the preferred contractor for the stage of Engineering, Procurement, and construction (EPC) of Puerto Antioquia, which will be the closest Colombian port to the Panama canal and the closest to Medellin and Bogota.
Works at the airport, works on riverbeds and construction of sports infrastructure are some of the projects which were awarded to private companies in May 2016.
The report "Construction Projects in Central America", prepared by the Business Intelligence unit at CentralAmericaData.com contains a detailed list of major construction projects awarded by Central American governments.
Financing for housing and sustainable urban development will be the topics under discussion at the event to be held on August 22 and 23 in Managua.
The Chamber of Builders in Nicaragua and the Inter-American Housing Union are organizing the event, which will bring together professional financial real estate companies, developers and builders, banks and finance companies, savings and loans companies for housing, cooperatives, investors, and representatives of public entities.
Schools, renovation of high rise residential buildings and airport infrastructure are some of the construction projects for which contracts were awarded in Central America in April 2016.
The report "Construction Projects in Central America", prepared by the Business Intelligence unit at CentralAmericaData.com contains a detailed list of major construction projects taking place in Central America.
A residential development and solar power generation plants are some of the projects for which environmental impact studies were submitted in April 2016.
Thereport"Construction Projects in Panama - April 2016",prepared by the Business Intelligence unit at CentralAmericaData.com, provides an up to date list of major construction projects for which environmental impact assessment (EIA) studieswere submitted to the Ministry of Environment in Panama in April.