Engineering & construction publications
Engineering growth: Q3 2011
Engineering growth: Q3 2011In the third-quarter 2011, M&A deal activity in the global engineering and construction industry showed strength in both the number and value of deals, with the outlook for E&C transactions cautiously encouraging.1.36 MB PDF file | Free download
Emergence of new examination approach - joint audits
Emergence of new examination approach - joint auditsIndustrial companies with multinational operations need to take into account the potential risks and cost-saving rewards with respect to all taxing jurisdictions involved. PwC tax specialists discuss the key points in deciding whether to pursue a joint audit.288 KB PDF file | Free download
Global industrial products tax alert - Green paper on the future of EU VAT
Global industrial products tax alert - Green paper on the future of EU VATOn Dec 1, 2010, the EC issued a “Green Paper on the future of EU VAT – Towards a simpler, more robust and efficient VAT system”. This Green Paper provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for Industrial Products companies to submit comments to help shape future reforms.2.34 MB PDF file | Free download
Global construction 2020
Global construction 2020Global Construction 2020 provides analysis of long-term forecasts for the global construction industry, including housing, infrastructure and non-housing building construction. The report compares and contrasts major regional construction markets including US and Canada, Central and South America, Western and Eastern European Countries, Japan, Australia, BRIC countries, Asia Pacific and Middle East and Africa.
Engineering growth: Global engineering & construction industry mergers and acquisitions analysis - 4Q 2010
Engineering growth: Global engineering & construction industry mergers and acquisitions analysis - 4Q 2010In addition to a detailed summary of deal activity in the quarter, we supplemented this issue of Engineering growth with a special report on the potential growth opportunities of expanding into the VISTA countries (Vietnam, Indonesia, South Africa, Turkey, and Argentina) as well as the related tax implications and risks.2.1 MB PDF file | Free download
Emerging conversations: Global Industrial Products Tax Alert. Changes to the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines Chapters I-III
Emerging conversations: Global Industrial Products Tax Alert. Changes to the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines Chapters I-IIIIn the first of a new series of Global Tax Alerts, we help you to understand the changes to chapters I-III and the impacts we think they will have on global businesses in the industrial sectors.238 KB PDF file | Free download
Engineering growth: 3Q 2010 engineering & construction industry mergers & acquisitions analysis
Engineering growth: 3Q 2010 engineering & construction industry mergers & acquisitions analysisIn the third quarter 2010, M&A deal activity in the global engineering and construction industry saw a significant improvement in deal value in both relative and absolute terms compared with the second quarter; however, deal volume lagged for deals with values of $50 million or more. We expect deal activity will continue to build momentum through 2010 as the deal environment continues to improve. In addition to a detailed summary of deal activity in the quarter, we supplemented this issue of Engineering growth with a special report on the unstable global economy and its impact on the strategic deal environment.4511 KB PDF file | Free download
Engineering growth: 2Q 2010 engineering & construction industry mergers & acquisitions analysis
Engineering growth: 2Q 2010 engineering & construction industry mergers & acquisitions analysisA detailed summary of M&A activity in the second quarter of 2010. In addition, Engineering growth continues its special report series on making smarter deals in a changing environment and examines merger integration and the ever increasing importance of capturing synergies to maximize deal value. The discussion explores the importance of cost containment, identifying synergy targets, and identifies strategies for successful M&A integration.449 KB PDF file | Free download
Engineering growth: 1Q 2010 engineering & construction industry mergers & acquisitions analysis
Engineering growth: 1Q 2010 engineering & construction industry mergers & acquisitions analysisA detailed summary of M&A activity in the first quarter of 2010, in addition we supplement this issue with a special report on performing better M&A due diligence in a recovering economy and the ever-increasing importance of considering how cultures will mesh and function financially, technologically, and operationally. The discussion includes emerging and existing areas that might call for more careful attention in today's due diligence process such as healthcare, climate change, changing tax laws, information technology, and human resources.1.9 MB PDF file | Free download
The Global Economic Crime Survey: Engineering & construction sector summary
The Global Economic Crime Survey: Engineering & construction sector summaryPwC's 4th biennial engineering and construction sector summary of the Global Economic Crime Survey scrutinised fraud and associated integrity risks during a period in which most territories around the world experienced either a dramatic economic downturn or at the very least a significant slowdown.1 MB PDF file | Free download
Engineering growth: 4Q 2009 engineering & construction industry mergers & acquisitions analysis
Engineering growth: 4Q 2009 engineering & construction industry mergers & acquisitions analysisA detailed summary of M&A activity in the global engineering & construction industry in the fourth quarter of 2009. In addition, we supplement this issue with a special report that discusses innovation as a course to recovery. It highlights the many faces of innovation and the related opportunities for resolving business strategy issues, improving efficiencies, and accelerating growth.1.6 MB PDF file | Free download
2009 Global economic crime survey: Economic crime in a downturn
2009 Global economic crime survey: Economic crime in a downturnThe survey, entitled Economic crime in a downturn, is based on more than 3,000 companies in 54 countries. It is the largest, most comprehensive international survey of economic crime worldwide.1.6 MB PDF file | Free download
Engineering growth: 3Q 2009 engineering & construction industry mergers & acquisitions analysis
Engineering growth: 3Q 2009 engineering & construction industry mergers & acquisitions analysisThis quarter, the Engineering growth report takes a deeper look at the impact prospective energy and climate policies may have on business transactions. Our special report highlights the role of cap-and-trade on climate change legislation, the deal market's response, company brand and reputation considerations, and the interests of the growing number of environmentally aware stakeholders.1.4 MB PDF file | Free download
Simplifying your industrial business
Simplifying your industrial businessMany industrial products companies are diverse businesses, with multiple divisions operating in a number of different countries and regions. These businesses often have a wide-ranging, complicated structure of legal entities supporting them.2.4 MB PDF file | Free download
Engineering growth: 2Q 2009 engineering & construction industry mergers & acquisitions analysis
Engineering growth: 2Q 2009 engineering & construction industry mergers & acquisitions analysisThis quarter we take a deeper look at China specifically, including the country's rise as a major player in the global economy and manufacturing industry, as well as the challenges and opportunities that exist for companies looking to do business with China.591 KB PDF file | Free download
Corruption prevention in the engineering & construction industry
Corruption prevention in the engineering & construction industryEngineering & construction companies face a disproportionately higher risk of being involved in corruption. Management need to ensure that this risk is both recognised and addressed. The paper outlines the issues, why it is currently a hot topic, suggests a number of questions companies ought to be asking internally, to those who have the responsibility of dealing with corruption, and finally offers ways in which PwC can assist.854 KB PDF file | Free download
Engineering change: Potential impact of revenue recognition on the engineering & construction industry
Engineering change: Potential impact of revenue recognition on the engineering & construction industryThe joint IASB/FASB draft discussion paper has potentially significant effects for many of our engineering & construction clients if it were to become a Standard in its present form and replace IAS 11.108 KB PDF file | Free download
Navigation: Managing commodity risk through market uncertainty
Navigation: Managing commodity risk through market uncertaintyNavigation: Managing commodity risk through market uncertainty, provides information on how clients can successfully navigate the current commodity market situation by embedding effective risk management throughout their organizations. In addition to price volatility, the report provides details on changing global trade patterns, geopolitical risk, counterparty and credit risk, and changing US commodity trading regulations.325 KB PDF file | Free download
Infrastructure in India: A vast land of construction opportunity
Infrastructure in India: A vast land of construction opportunityIn this paper, we examine the opportunities for the engineering and construction (E&C) industry in India, one of the fastest growing economies in the world. We also focus on the structuring opportunities and some of the challenges overseas participants are likely to encounter.593 KB PDF file | Free download
International mobility in the engineering & construction industry: Analysis and insight on trends and best practice
International mobility in the engineering & construction industry: Analysis and insight on trends and best practiceIn this paper, we take a close look at trends and best practice across the engineering & construction (E&C) industry with regard to moving people to work abroad. We draw on interviews with 24 companies in the sector from around the globe, covering areas such as international assignment policy, compliance, reward, cost effectiveness and talent management.604 KB PDF file | Free download
Building new Europe's infrastructure - Public private partnerships in Central and Eastern Europe
Building new Europe's infrastructure - Public private partnerships in Central and Eastern EuropeIn the paper, we outline the opportunities in infrastructure projects in CEE, EU funding, challenges and key success factors on bidding and delivering on projects in CEE – a region requiring a significant infrastructure investment. In addition to providing a backdrop for the CEE region as a whole, the paper includes territory focuses on five major territories where opportunities are the most plentiful – Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and the Czech Republic.1.2 MB PDF file | Free download