Materials
The Economics of Steel in Construction: Why Smart Materials Management Matters
Steel remains one of the most critical materials in construction, but its economics are becoming increasingly complex as price volatility, supply chain disruptions, and...
Strong Upswing Ahead: CIMB Forecasts Nearly 70% Profit Jump in Building Materials by 2026
CIMB has forecast a 68% surge in earnings for the building materials sector in 2026, citing strong demand recovery, improved margins, and increased infrastructure...
Beazer Homes Appoints Building Materials Veteran Howard Heckes to Board of Directors
Beazer Homes has announced the appointment of Howard Heckes, a seasoned executive in the building materials industry, to its Board of Directors. The decision...
Fitch: Strong Infrastructure Spending to Support Europe’s E&C and Building Materials Sectors
Fitch Ratings has stated that rising infrastructure spending across Europe is set to provide strong support for the region’s engineering & construction (E&C) and...
Shree Cement Launches Bangur Marble Cement in Odisha, Expanding Premium Product Portfolio
Shree Cement has announced the launch of Bangur Marble Cement in Odisha, expanding its premium product lineup and strengthening its presence in one of...
New AI Assistant Launched to Guide and Transform India’s Building Industry
A new AI-powered assistant has been introduced to support and modernise India’s building and construction industry, offering real-time guidance, technical insights, and advanced decision-making...
Holcim Accelerates Recycled Building Materials Drive with Three Strategic Deals
Holcim has strengthened its commitment to sustainable construction by signing three major deals aimed at boosting the use of recycled building materials across global...
JK Lakshmi Cement Announces ₹18.16 Billion Expansion to Boost Production Capacity
JK Lakshmi Cement has unveiled an ambitious ₹18.16 billion expansion plan aimed at significantly enhancing its production capacity and strengthening its position in India’s...
Motilal Oswal Sees Up to 27% Upside in Two Building Material Stocks Amid Demand Revival
Motilal Oswal Financial Services has placed a bullish bet on two building material stocks, projecting an upside potential of up to 27%, driven by...
Construction Costs Climb 3.5% in the US as Contractor Backlog Hits a Decline
Construction materials prices in the United States have risen 3.5% year-over-year, even as contractor backlogs show a noticeable decline, according to new industry data....
