Business & Industry

One of the Chinese cement producers is all set to take complete ownership of AfriSam, which is one of the major suppliers of cement as well as construction materials in Southern Africa, and post a merger filing with the...

In November 2025, LiuGong officially went ahead and unveiled its new E-Intelligence brand at the 2025 Global Dealer Conference as well as the 11•26 Global Customer Day that was held in Liuzhou. This worldwide launch indeed marks a major landmark...

The Vice Prime Minister for Reconstruction and Minister of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine, Oleksiy Kuleba, has inked an order thereby approving the construction products codifier, which is a single digital reference book that goes on to standardize...

ACCIONA has come up with a new digital platform so as to track the quality as well as maturity of concrete on its projects, named DIGICONCRETE. Interestingly, the digital tool is said to enhance the efficiency of quality control and...

Advanced technologies including self-healing concrete, 3D-printed structures, smart sensors, ultra-high-performance materials, and artificial intelligence-powered design and planning systems are poised to fundamentally reshape construction practices. These innovations promise enhanced durability, reduced waste, accelerated project delivery, improved safety, and optimized resource utilization. Understanding adoption readiness, practical implementation approaches, and realistic timelines enables construction professionals to prepare for technological transformation while maintaining focus on delivering high-quality facilities that serve stakeholders' needs.

Sustainable infrastructure development requires extending construction thinking beyond initial project completion to encompass the entire building lifecycle spanning decades of operation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning. By integrating lifecycle cost analysis, selecting durable materials, designing for operational efficiency, planning for maintenance accessibility, and anticipating end-of-life material recovery, construction professionals create assets that deliver long-term value while minimizing environmental impact. This holistic approach transforms infrastructure from cost centers requiring perpetual maintenance into resilient assets that serve communities sustainably across generations.

Achieving construction efficiency requires process-focused improvements that enhance productivity while maintaining or improving quality standards. Through workflow optimization, enhanced coordination mechanisms, quality management practices, and strategic technology integration, construction organizations deliver projects faster and more cost-effectively without sacrificing structural integrity or compliance. Balancing speed with excellence transforms construction management from a trade-off exercise into a synergistic approach where efficiency and quality reinforce one another.