Construction of Rome’s automated Metro C transit line reached a milestone in late December, with the opening of a 2-mile underground extension from the system’s temporary terminus at San Giovanni into the city center.
With economic uncertainty and a construction industry largely propped up by a few key sectors, the used equipment market has shown a softening of prices in recent months expected to continue into the new year.
While 2025 may be coming to a close, economic uncertainty is expected to continue as concerns linger within the construction industry as well as on the health of the overall economy.
ENR’s Construction Industry Confidence Index rose four points between Q3 and Q4, to a slightly optimistic 52 rating. The economic index also rose four points, to a 48 rating.
Government owned gas company, also a 70% owner of a large Texas LNG project set to operate in 2026 after much delay, aims to become a major global supplier.