Survey reveals three megatrends that highlight future real estate projects

LWS Wisdom and Solution, a subsidiary of LPN Development Group, has identified three key megatrends that will shape residential development in 2025: Well-Topia, Universal Design, and Technology and Environment. LWS Managing Director Prapansak Rakchaiwan said these trends are being driven by multiple factors, including global climate change, an aging population, rapid technological advances and ongoing… Continue reading Survey reveals three megatrends that highlight future real estate projects

US company Concrete prints houses for the homeless

US-based 3D concrete printing company ICON a project announced was underway to build 100 3D Concrete Printed (3DCP) homes for the chronically homeless and homeless in Texas, USA. Work is currently underway to build 100 3D concrete printed houses in Texas, USA for the homeless population. (Image courtesy of ICON) The ICON Project is a… Continue reading US company Concrete prints houses for the homeless

Building materials manufacturer buys electricity from Iberdrola's German offshore wind farm

Iberdrola and Schwenk Zement have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the output of the 315 MW Windanker offshore wind farm in Germany. During the contract period, 1,500 GWh will be delivered to Schwenk from the offshore wind farm currently under construction in the Baltic Sea. With the supply from the wind anchor,… Continue reading Building materials manufacturer buys electricity from Iberdrola's German offshore wind farm

The market is poised for strong growth and is expected to reach $315.64 billion by 2030

Company logo This comprehensive analysis sheds light on market dynamics, helps understand the complexity of the competitive landscape and highlights the importance of continuous innovation in the advancement of the construction equipment sector. With the continued focus on sustainable practices and technological integration, the market is poised for robust growth and development. Construction machinery market… Continue reading The market is poised for strong growth and is expected to reach $315.64 billion by 2030

Fortera is working with Sumitomo to bring its low-carbon cement products to Asian markets

Low-carbon cement manufacturer Fortera is collaborating with multinational Sumitomo Corporation to enable widespread adoption of Fortera's carbon-reducing ReCarb technology in Asian markets. The two companies have agreed to a memorandum of understanding to focus on deploying Fortera's low-carbon bolt-on cement plants to some of Asia's largest cement producers. The Japanese market will initially be the… Continue reading Fortera is working with Sumitomo to bring its low-carbon cement products to Asian markets

New 3D concrete printing method captures carbon dioxide

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new 3D concrete printing technique that captures carbon, introducing a novel approach to reducing the environmental impact of the construction industry. This groundbreaking technique aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of cement – a substance that contributes 1.6 billion tonnes of carbon… Continue reading New 3D concrete printing method captures carbon dioxide

Huge concrete beams drive through Highway 1 overnight, causing closures

Rainy weather Saturday delayed construction in some parts of coastal California, including north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1. In a post Saturday evening, Caltrans District 5 alerted travelers that Highway 1 would be closed for 24 hours at Rocky Creek Road, just 12 miles south of Carmel. Caltrans officials tell KSBY construction was… Continue reading Huge concrete beams drive through Highway 1 overnight, causing closures

Styrene-butadiene latex (SB) market, 52% of growth expected to come from APAC, Technavio

NEW YORK, December 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – The Global Styrene-butadiene latex (SB) market. It is estimated that the size will grow by $1.50 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.68% during the forecast period. For comprehensive forecasts and historical data on regions, market… Continue reading Styrene-butadiene latex (SB) market, 52% of growth expected to come from APAC, Technavio

Chinese electric truck makers are accelerating their global dominance even as they face trade hurdles

Chinese companies that dominate the electric vehicle (EV) sector have been quietly cementing their position in the less-noticed trucking scene – but foreign tariffs and a perceived difference in quality could signal hurdles ahead, experts warn. The domestic supply chain and low-cost strategy that have helped China's electric vehicle industry lead the world are being… Continue reading Chinese electric truck makers are accelerating their global dominance even as they face trade hurdles