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Precast elements in Austria in demand more than ever

In the first half of this year, the precast sector in Austria was once again able to markedly increase its turnover from the outstanding year before. The strongest growth sectors are, as in the previous year, residential and office building construction as well as commercial real estate. The consistently positive economic conditions, growing demand and high capacity utilization in the companies, moreover, are boosting contractors’ willingness to invest and ensure a rising employment rate.

The construction boom, however, also brings additional challenges. Many companies are now reaching their...

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