Building Products

Innovations in Emergency and Outdoor Lighting for Safer Infrastructure The imperative to create safer public infrastructure has driven remarkable innovations in emergency and outdoor lighting systems that extend far beyond traditional illumination to encompass comprehensive safety networks integrating advanced technology,...

The Rise of Biophilic Design – How Lighting Connects People to Nature Indoors The recognition that human beings possess an innate affinity for the natural world has sparked a revolutionary approach to interior design and lighting that seeks to bridge...

Cutting Carbon, Building Concrete: Innovations in Low-Carbon Mixes The construction industry stands at a pivotal moment where environmental responsibility meets structural necessity. As concrete production accounts for approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions, the development of low-carbon concrete mixes has...

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...