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Market Summary of Building and Construction Equipment

The State of Kuwait has embarked on an auspicious 464 + civil engineering and infrastructure projects building program valued at over USD 10 billion. Construction plans include the building of three new urban centers, multi-lane carriageways, new seaports and tourism infrastructure. Given that the primary building material used in Kuwait is concrete, construction equipment and tools incorporating the latest in concrete construction techniques are in highest demand. Not to be overlooked, the private sector currently is experiencing a construction boom, as is the case in other Gulf countries.

Kuwait has approximately twenty-five major civil and urban construction companies. Many of these firms apply U.S. building techniques and technologies in their projects. Whether it is the construction of new hospitals or resort areas, the United States continues to lead in the supply of building materials and products to Kuwait.