Business & Industry

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 construction industry confronts an environmental reckoning that demands immediate and comprehensive transformation. With buildings responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions and construction activities consuming approximately 3 billion tonnes of raw materials annually, the sector's environmental footprint...

The Rise of Eco-Friendly Concrete Construction: Adapting to Environmental Regulations and Growing Demand for Sustainable Practices The construction industry stands at a pivotal crossroads where environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance are reshaping traditional building practices. Eco-friendly concrete construction has emerged...

The construction sector stands at a pivotal crossroads, driven by the urgent need for sustainable practices that reduce carbon emissions and minimise environmental impact. Among the frontiers of innovation is the integration of hydrogen-powered drilling technology, a promising development...

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...

XCMG Machinery has recently shipped off a fleet of XC908HST compact hydrostatic wheel loaders to Hamburg and Germany. This will deliver highly efficient and environmentally friendly construction solutions to customers. Europe imposes exceptionally high standards for equipment performance, environmental compliance,...