Building Products
RPM Kalzip Acquisition Expands Building Envelope Portfolio
RPM International has agreed to acquire Kalzip, a German supplier of aluminium roofing and façade systems. The deal adds to RPM’s building envelope business and supports demand for lighter construction materials. The RPM Kalzip acquisition also deepens the company’s...
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Who Offers the Best Retaining Wall Solutions? These Are the 3 Top Options
Cities are becoming more densely populated, and structural renovations are increasing as a result. Retaining walls are more important than ever in making challenging terrain usable. However, they have led to issues such as project delays, budget overruns and...
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What Is Crawl Space Encapsulation and Why Your Home Needs It
Many homeowners rarely think about their crawl space—until problems like musty odors, high humidity, or uneven floors start to appear. While out of sight, the crawl space plays a critical role in your home’s overall health. One of the...
Construction Equipment
Komatsu Europe Expands Electric Mini Excavator Portfolio
Komatsu Europe has confirmed the completion of the third wave of its electric mini excavator, marking the full rollout of the PC26E-6 to the European market. The announcement reinforces the manufacturer’s ongoing push to expand its electric construction equipment...
Construction Equipment
24 V Solid-State Battery Module Debuts for Construction Use
ProLogium Technology has announced a collaboration with Kyushu Electric Power and Nakayama Iron Works to demonstrate a 24 V solid-state battery module for construction machinery. The module was exhibited at CES 2026 and is expected to be utilized in...
Business & Industry
CAT NVIDIA AI Partnership Expands Across Machines, Factories
Caterpillar is expanding its partnership with NVIDIA to advance AI-enabled solutions for its machines, digital platforms and manufacturing operations. The enhanced CAT NVIDIA AI partnership will enable next generation AI technologies to be applied to equipment, customer service applications...
Building Products
QXO Secures $1.8bn Financing for US Building Products Deals
QXO has secured QXO $1.8 billion financing as it continues to pursue acquisitions in the consolidating US building products industry. The funding round was led by Apollo Global Management and Singapore-based Temasek, strengthening the company’s balance sheet as it...
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