Building Materials

The UK climate isn't kind to roofing materials with constant rain, sudden temperature changes, strong winds and limited sunlight often rapidly exposing weaknesses in poorly-chosen sheets.

The 27th edition of the largest global event for the building decoration sector, the China International Building Decoration Fair (CBD), will take place at the Canton Fair Complex and PWTC Expo Centre in Guangzhou from 8th to 11th July.

Global material handling leader Interroll Group has held an official signing ceremony to mark the acquisition of its Bengaluru (Bangalore) based country agent, Interroll India Pvt. Ltd.

AkzoNobel has announced a third consecutive quarter of growth with a 2 per cent increase in organic sales driven by higher global demand for its architectural paint and coating solutions, and a more positive 'price/mix'.

Duro-Last, a member of Holcim Building Envelope, has appointed Darren Schulz as its new president.

Holcim has acquired German-based roofing membrane manufacturer, Flachdach Technologie GmbH (FDT).

Pioneering B2B construction tech startup BRKZ has raised US $8 million in a funding round co-led by 9900 and BECO Capital with participation from Aramco's Wa'ed Ventures, Knollwood Investment Advisory, RZM Investment and MISY Ventures.

Already used by Blue-chips Skanska, AECOM, WSP, Foster+Partners, Holcim and Saint Gobain, the platform combines LCA tools and a LCA database to support compliance with over 70 national and international decarbonisation standards and certifications, including LEED, BREEAM and GRESB.

Construction costs are expected to rise by just over 3 per cent in the 12 months to Q3 2024 with tender prices increasing by just over 2 per cent according to projections from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).

Global consultancy and construction group Mace has announced no change to its tender price forecast for the third quarter of 2023, citing positive as well as negative cost considerations.

Independent building products manufacturer Brett Martin is strengthening its presence in the Scottish market.

Holcim has closed the acquisition of Duro-Last, a U.S. leader in commercial roofing with a record of double-digit growth and pro forma net sales of US $540 million, which was

Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire Duro-Last, a leader in commercial roofing systems within the United States, with pro forma net sales of USD 540 million.

ROCKWOOL is claiming the UK's lowest thermal conductivity rating for its new stone wool acoustic and fire insulation product for cavity walls, NyRock Cavity Slab 032.

Holcim brand Firestone Building Products has listed product data for its EPDM and TPO roofing and lining systems with NBS Source to make it easier for specifiers to embed its systems in building information modelling (BIM) models.