Building Products

Breedon Group, which is a Leicestershire-headquartered construction materials firm has acquired Hardcrete, a prominent concrete supplier from South England. After the acquisition, the company is going to become part of Breedon Minimix, the concrete business. Hardcrete, which was founded in 2000,...

RMIT University, Australia researchers are coming up with a method so as to lessen the carbon effect of infrastructure through transforming the common organic waste into viable construction materials. The study has been published in the International Journal of...

Predictive analytics, GPS-enabled fleet management, and data-driven delivery forecasting help avoid delays and reduce uncertainty. Real-time monitoring improves coordination between factory and site operations enabling more reliable project execution.

The construction industry stands at a critical inflection point, where the convergence of sustainability imperatives, technological innovation, and evolving workforce challenges is fundamentally reshaping how buildings are conceived, designed, and delivered. As we advance into 2026, understanding the trends...

Key Takeaways Digital twins create virtual replicas enabling production simulation before actual manufacturing begins, preventing costly errors Real-time monitoring of fabricated components tracks condition throughout manufacturing, transportation, and storage Logistics optimization through digital simulation reduces delivery delays and optimizes...

Engineering methods optimize internal material movement, workstation layout, and production sequencing in prefab factories. Improved flow reduces cycle time, minimizes inventory buildup, and supports lean manufacturing principles throughout production.

Digital dashboards, IoT tracking, RFID tagging, and real-time monitoring improve supply chain transparency. Visibility enables proactive decision-making, reduces disruptions, and keeps all stakeholders informed throughout prefab project lifecycles.