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Hungary for work?12 December 2016IntelligenceConstruction growth in Eastern Europe looks promisingConstruction growth in Eastern Europe looks promisingRegion: United KingdomMore: Czech RepublicConstruction marketExternal managementWinning workEuroconstructBrexitSlovak RepublicPolandHungaryConstruction outlookEuropean housingRenovation
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