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Orders received in manufacturing in June 2026: +3.1% – Metal products and steel construction benefit
Manufacturing in Germany reported an order increase of 3.1 percent in June 2026 compared to the previous month. According to the Federal Statistical Office, this represents a plus of 1.3 percent for the second quarter, with demand in the year-on-year comparison up 6.5 percent on a working-day adjust…
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How Marshalls Built a Safety Culture That Wins Industry Awards
UK building materials manufacturer Marshalls secured two accolades at the 2026 MPA Health & Safety Awards, including an overall Young Leaders Award and recognition for a National Occupational Standards-based training framework targeting high-risk activities.
Xella's 'Grundriss Zukunft' webinar series: Knowledge leadership or green eventmarketing?
Xella Deutschland is building an educational platform for architects and planners through its online event series. The move positions the Ytong manufacturer as a knowledge leader amid rising ESG pressure—but is it genuine transformation or PR?
Egger expands digital planning tools: How the wood-based materials manufacturer supports architects in visualisation
Egger, a leading wood-based materials manufacturer, is expanding its digital planning and visualisation tools for architects, interior designers and tradespeople. The move reflects a broader industry trend where building materials suppliers are seeking to engage with planners earlier in the design process, before orders are placed.
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Housing Slump Drives 9.3% Collapse in UK Ready-Mixed Concrete Sales
New MPA data reveals ready-mixed concrete volumes fell 9.3% in H1 2026 versus H1 2025, with mortar down 5.1% and sand-gravel down 8.3%. London volumes plummeted 27%, while infrastructure asphalt rose 3.2%.
Otto Dörner: How the new hazardous goods concept makes disposal safer
Otto Dörner GmbH & Co. KG presents a practical concept for the proper disposal of hazardous materials. The focus is on compliance with hazardous goods regulations and the prevention of environmental damage. For you as a disposal contractor, site manager, or person responsible on the construction sit…
Padeswood CCS: How Heidelberg Materials' Track-2 Decision Advances Full Cement Decarbonisation
Heidelberg Materials has taken Final Investment Decision for its Padeswood carbon capture project, set to become the world's first fully decarbonised cement plant by 2029. Construction begins this year.
Schlagmann Poroton launches app for construction planning – overview of features and benefits
Schlagmann Poroton has released a digital planning app that supports architects, planners, and end consumers in selecting and configuring brick products. The application enables simple planning and visualization of construction projects with Schlagmann Poroton products. With this development, the ma…
BAM Delivers Largest Passivhaus Schools in England Ahead of Schedule
BAM hands over 420-place primary and 900-place secondary schools in South Gloucestershire, designed to Passivhaus standards with CLT frames, triple glazing and photovoltaic arrays—funded with £58.3 million.
Themen im Fokus
Tiefgehende Hintergründe zu den Trends, die den Baustoff-Markt prägen.
CO₂-neutraler Beton
Die Zementindustrie verursacht rund 8 % der globalen CO₂-Emissionen. Niedrigemissionsbeton, Carbon Capture und alternative Bindemittel sind die Hebel zur Klimaneutralität 2050.
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Deutschland muss 41 Millionen Wohneinheiten bis 2045 klimaneutral machen. Fassade, Dach, Fenster — wo sich Dämmung am schnellsten rechnet.
Lesen arrow_forwardZirkuläres Bauen — Circular Construction
Der Bausektor verbraucht 40 % aller Rohstoffe in Europa. Urban Mining, Design for Disassembly und Re-Use verschieben die Wertschöpfung von Neubau zu Bestandsnutzung.
Lesen arrow_forwardHolzhochhaus
Vom Experiment zur Praxis: Mehrgeschossiger Holzbau ist in DACH bereits Regelstandard bis 5 Geschosse — und wächst vertikal. Brandschutz, Statik, Hersteller im Überblick.
Lesen arrow_forwardGrüner Stahl
Wasserstoff ersetzt Kohle in der Direktreduktion: SSAB, Salzgitter und ThyssenKrupp bauen Milliarden in DRI-Anlagen. Was heißt das für den Bausektor?
Lesen arrow_forwardBaustoffe im Vergleich
Welcher Dämmstoff, welcher Baustoff für welchen Einsatz? Strukturierte Vergleiche nach Anwendungsfall.
Brettsperrholz (CLT) für mehrgeschossigen Holzbau
Vergleich starten arrow_forwardWärmeschutzglas für Bürofassaden
Vergleich starten arrow_forwardKlinkerziegel für Fassaden mit Wärmedämmung
Vergleich starten arrow_forwardNiedrigemissionsbeton für den Hochbau
Vergleich starten arrow_forwardDämmstoffe für Passivhaus-Standard
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Messen, Konferenzen und Bau-Treffpunkte für Architekten, Verarbeiter und Großhändler.
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