Building Products

Waterproofing & Sealants: Protecting the Envelope from Below Grade to Roof The integrity of any structure fundamentally depends on its ability to control water ingress, making waterproofing concrete structures one of the most critical aspects of modern construction. As building...

Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Foundation Building Materials ("FBM") for approximately $8.8 billion. In 2024, on a pro forma basis, FBM generated approximately $6.5 billion in revenue and $635 million in adjusted EBITDA2. From 2019 to...

The global construction and infrastructure landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, propelled by the relentless pursuit of speed, durability, and sustainability. At the epicenter of this evolution is rapid strength concrete (RSC), a specialised category of concrete designed to...

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, introduces a facer with enhanced Flame-Gard™ technology. It is designed to improve fire resistance in the building and construction industry, along with other key performance attributes. Ahlstrom launches Flame-Gard™ facer paper...

Ecocem, Europe’s leading provider of low-carbon cement technologies, announced that it has achieved ASTM C1157 certification in the US. This major milestone showcases the performance, durability and reliability of ACT for use in the US market, demonstrating a significant...

Graymont and Fortera announced a strategic partnership agreement that provides the framework to produce Fortera’s ReAct™ low-carbon cement. This leverages Graymont’s existing lime production operations and its innovations in sustainable building materials. The partnership is the result of years...

Concrete has been the backbone of construction for centuries, revered for its durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. Over the past few years, some revolutionary developments have come forward that have created breakthroughs in construction design and functionality. These innovations not...