https://building-supply-today.com/articles/uk-building-materials-innovation-circular-economy-and-digital-tools-reshape-supply https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 UK Building Materials Innovation: Circular Economy and Digital Tools Reshape Supply The British construction materials sector is navigating post-Brexit standards, circular economy legislation, and digitisation pressures. New product launches and supply-chain reconfigurations signal a market in flux. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/rockwool-expands-north-american-distribution-network https://www.wolle-24.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rockwool-dammung-superrock-50mm.jpg Rockwool expands North American distribution network The mineral wool manufacturer is intensifying its sales operations in the US and Canada, signalling strategic growth in energy-efficient building materials. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bre-group-expands-into-lighting-assessment-and-certification https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BRE Group expands into lighting assessment and certification BRE Group strengthens its position in lighting testing and certification, capitalising on rising demand for independent assessment. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/composite-materials-in-the-uk-market-review-mid-2026 https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Building_construction.jpg Composite Materials in the UK: Market Review Mid-2026 Composite materials combine the strengths of different base materials for applications ranging from GFRP rebar to structural sandwich panels. This review examines recent developments in the UK market. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/rockwool-intensifies-sustainability-messaging-but-what-substance-lies-beneath https://www.wolle-24.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rockwool-dammung-superrock-50mm.jpg Rockwool intensifies sustainability messaging – but what substance lies beneath? The insulation manufacturer is expanding its sustainability communication. Yet amid rising scepticism toward corporate green claims, industry buyers need to look beyond the messaging to the measurable data. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bre-group-launches-mental-health-certification-for-building-products https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BRE Group launches mental health certification for building products BRE Group enters new territory with testing and certification services specifically for mental health-related building products. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/rockwool-shifts-event-strategy-in-north-america-what-s-driving-the-push https://www.wolle-24.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rockwool-dammung-superrock-50mm.jpg Rockwool Shifts Event Strategy in North America – What's Driving the Push? Danish insulation manufacturer Rockwool is intensifying its presence at North American trade events. Market expansion, product launches, or response to energy-efficient building demand? https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bre-group-expands-testing-and-certification-services-tic-market-move-explained https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581094271453-1298de1aa392?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxlbmdpbmVlcmluZyUyMGxhYm9yYXRvcnklMjBjb25jcmV0ZXxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDQ1NzcwfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BRE Group Expands Testing and Certification Services – TIC Market Move Explained The British research organisation BRE Group is pushing into Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services, a market dominated by Bureau Veritas, SGS and Intertek. What drives this strategic shift? https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bre-group-expands-data-business-with-energy-and-housing-quality-analytics https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BRE Group expands data business with energy and housing quality analytics BRE Group strengthens its position as data provider, offering bundled analysis and reporting services for residential energy efficiency and housing quality. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bre-group-expands-acoustic-testing-certification-services https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BRE Group expands acoustic testing certification services BRE Group broadens its TIC portfolio with new acoustic certification offerings for interior spaces amid tightening building regulations. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bre-group-launches-housing-stock-modelling-service-for-uk-municipalities https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BRE Group launches housing stock modelling service for UK municipalities BRE Group offers data-driven building stock analysis targeting local authorities facing climate and retrofit obligations. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bre-group-expands-material-testing-operations-in-uk-market https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1748027869634-fc2e545cfb0c?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxM3x8YnVpbGRpbmclMjBtYXRlcmlhbCUyMGluc3BlY3Rpb258ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQ0NTc3N3ww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BRE Group expands material testing operations in UK market BRE Group strengthens its presence in materials testing, inspection and certification services with strategic service expansion. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bre-group-formalizes-pre-demolition-audits-real-decarbonization-tool-or-green-tick-boxing https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BRE Group Formalizes Pre-Demolition Audits – Real Decarbonization Tool or Green Tick-Boxing? The UK-based Building Research Establishment now offers Pre-Demolition and Pre-Refurbishment Audits as strategic consulting – signaling rising demand for resource-efficient teardown and retrofit workflows. But do these audits drive measurable circularity, or merely document waste that still ends up in landfill? https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bre-group-expands-housing-data-offering-with-national-survey-initiative https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BRE Group expands housing data offering with national survey initiative British research institute BRE Group launches National Housing Surveys to strengthen its position as data provider for residential building insights and energy efficiency analysis. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-how-robust-are-its-sustainability-governance-claims https://www.wienerberger.com/content/dam/corp/corporate-website/images/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg.imgTransformer/crop_9to16/lg-7/1779172290054/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg Wienerberger UK: How Robust Are Its Sustainability Governance Claims? Wienerberger UK has updated its sustainability governance webpage – a timely moment to examine whether the structures and responsibilities represent substance or strategic greenwashing in a sector with significant carbon exposure. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bre-group-expands-lpcb-certification-business-amid-security-standard-growth https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BRE Group expands LPCB certification business amid security standard growth BRE Group intensifies marketing of Loss Prevention Certification Board standards as fire and security certification market expands. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bre-group-expands-fire-safety-testing-services-for-uk-construction https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BRE Group expands fire safety testing services for UK construction British research institute BRE Group strengthens fire safety certification portfolio following stricter building regulations post-Grenfell. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-sustainability-claims-under-scrutiny https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Wienerberger UK: Sustainability Claims Under Scrutiny Austrian brick manufacturer's UK subsidiary launches 'Safeguarding our planet' campaign—but questions remain about real environmental impact versus greenwashing. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-publishes-epds-standardisation-trend-or-marketing-move https://www.wienerberger.com/content/dam/corp/corporate-website/images/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg.imgTransformer/crop_9to16/lg-7/1779172290054/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg Wienerberger UK publishes EPDs: standardisation trend or marketing move? Wienerberger UK releases Environmental Product Declarations for its range. Industry observers question whether EPDs will become mandatory across the sector. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-launches-onespec-to-simplify-building-specifications-but-does-it-solve-the-real-problem https://www.wienerberger.com/content/dam/corp/corporate-website/images/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg.imgTransformer/crop_9to16/lg-7/1779172290054/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg Wienerberger UK Launches OneSpec to Simplify Building Specifications – But Does It Solve the Real Problem? Wienerberger UK has released OneSpec, a new specification guide targeting error-prone building component documentation. We examine whether the tool addresses genuine pain points in UK construction or merely replicates existing solutions. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bre-group-expands-information-management-standards-offering https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BRE Group Expands Information Management Standards Offering BRE Group quietly extends its service portfolio in information management, signalling response to digitalisation pressures in construction. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-sustainability-certs-or-marketing-smoke https://www.wienerberger.com/content/dam/corp/corporate-website/images/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg.imgTransformer/crop_9to16/lg-7/1779172290054/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg Wienerberger UK: Sustainability Certs or Marketing Smoke? Wienerberger UK presents sustainability certificates, but industry experts question whether standards are genuinely upheld or merely cosmetic. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-sustainability-claims-under-scrutiny https://www.wienerberger.com/content/dam/corp/corporate-website/images/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg.imgTransformer/crop_9to16/lg-7/1779172290054/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg Wienerberger UK: Sustainability Claims Under Scrutiny Wienerberger UK's new 'Moving forward together' initiative raises questions about the substance behind its sustainability and social impact pledges. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-launches-roofspec-new-guarantee-for-roof-systems https://www.wienerberger.com/content/dam/corp/corporate-website/images/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg.imgTransformer/crop_9to16/lg-7/1779172290054/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg Wienerberger UK launches RoofSpec+: new guarantee for roof systems Wienerberger UK introduces RoofSpec+, a new warranty programme for roof systems. The scheme addresses current pressures on material costs and sustainability requirements in British construction. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-sustainability-strategy-or-greenwashing https://www.wienerberger.com/content/dam/corp/corporate-website/images/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg.imgTransformer/crop_9to16/lg-7/1779172290054/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg Wienerberger UK: Sustainability strategy or greenwashing? Wienerberger UK positions sustainability as core to its innovation strategy, raising questions about substantive change versus marketing rhetoric in the sector. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-pivots-uk-strategy-towards-cladding-and-facade-systems https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d1/Baustelle_Schmiljanstra%C3%9Fe_E.jpg Wienerberger pivots UK strategy towards cladding and façade systems Austrian building materials giant Wienerberger is reshaping its UK operations to focus on façade and cladding solutions amid tightened fire safety regulations. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-showcases-facade-reference-projects https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Wienerberger UK showcases facade reference projects The brick manufacturer presents current facade projects on the UK market. The portfolio reveals material selection trends, architectural approaches, and mounting challenges in residential and commercial construction. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-advances-sustainability-push-in-response-to-uk-building-regulations https://www.wienerberger.com/content/dam/corp/corporate-website/images/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg.imgTransformer/crop_9to16/lg-7/1779172290054/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg Wienerberger UK Advances Sustainability Push in Response to UK Building Regulations The UK subsidiary of Austrian building materials giant Wienerberger is intensifying its focus on sustainable construction. With tightened UK building standards and mounting pressure to decarbonise the sector, the company's strategy merits closer examination. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-enters-uk-retrofit-market-with-specialist-services https://www.wienerberger.com/content/dam/corp/corporate-website/images/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg.imgTransformer/crop_9to16/lg-7/1779172290054/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg Wienerberger enters UK retrofit market with specialist services Austrian building materials producer launches Renatus Retrofit Services to capture UK energy renovation demand. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-positions-itself-beyond-product-sales-with-beyond-the-build https://static.tecnichenuove.it/edilizianews/2021/07/17_B_Wienerberger.jpg Wienerberger UK positions itself beyond product sales with 'Beyond the Build' Wienerberger UK launches 'Beyond the Build' campaign, signalling strategic shift from commodity sales towards integrated building solutions. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-nachhaltige-lieferkette-oder-esg-marketing https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589930452609-3060d6966f08?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxjZW1lbnQlMjBmYWN0b3J5JTIwcHJvZHVjdGlvbnxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDM4MzY0fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins: Nachhaltige Lieferkette oder ESG-Marketing? Britain's largest building materials distributor Travis Perkins faces scrutiny over its sustainable procurement claims and supply chain transparency practices. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-opens-sustainability-reporting-what-s-behind-the-guidelines https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins Opens Sustainability Reporting – What's Behind the Guidelines? UK building materials distributor Travis Perkins launches sustainability disclosure framework, raising questions about compliance depth and supply-chain transparency. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-sets-sbti-validated-targets-can-britain-s-largest-builders-merchant-deliver https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins Sets SBTi-Validated Targets: Can Britain's Largest Builders Merchant Deliver? Travis Perkins has published carbon reduction commitments aligned with Science Based Targets. The company aims for net-zero by 2050, but the credibility of its roadmap hinges on concrete operational measures and supplier engagement across a fragmented supply chain. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-refreshes-roof-systems-portfolio https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1763052348888-a3164b14ab07?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw0fHxyb29mJTIwdGlsZXMlMjBjb25zdHJ1Y3Rpb258ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQ0MjA5NHww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Wienerberger UK refreshes roof systems portfolio Wienerberger UK updates its roof systems and accessories range, signalling strategic repositioning in the competitive British building materials market. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-enters-heating-technology-market-in-uk-operations https://static.tecnichenuove.it/edilizianews/2021/07/17_B_Wienerberger.jpg Wienerberger enters heating technology market in UK operations Austrian building materials giant Wienerberger expands British portfolio beyond bricks into energy and heating solutions amid Net Zero transition. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-targets-heritage-segment-with-handcrafted-keymer-roof-tiles https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Wienerberger Targets Heritage Segment with Handcrafted Keymer Roof Tiles Industrial building materials supplier Wienerberger positions handmade Keymer tiles as premium heritage product for conservation projects in the UK market. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-strengthens-roofing-and-clay-tile-portfolio https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1761487802221-87927088df6d?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxyb29maW5nJTIwd29yayUyMGNvbnN0cnVjdGlvbnxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDQyMTAzfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Wienerberger UK strengthens roofing and clay tile portfolio Wienerberger UK prioritises roof and tile products amid UK housing pressures and competitive market dynamics. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-sustainability-push-substance-or-greenwashing https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins' Sustainability Push: Substance or Greenwashing? Britain's largest building materials distributor launches 'Sustainable Solutions' amid mounting pressure to decarbonise supply chains. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-uk-expands-commercial-reference-portfolio-what-it-reveals-about-gb-market https://www.wienerberger.com/content/dam/corp/corporate-website/images/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg.imgTransformer/crop_9to16/lg-7/1779172290054/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg Wienerberger UK expands commercial reference portfolio – what it reveals about GB market Wienerberger UK has updated its showcase of commercial building projects, offering insights into current trends in British commercial construction. The portfolio reveals which sectors and clients trust brick and ceramic solutions. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-integrates-staff-voices-into-sustainability-strategy https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins integrates staff voices into sustainability strategy UK building materials distributor Travis Perkins embeds employee input into core sustainability initiatives, signalling structural shift in stakeholder engagement. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wienerberger-expands-uk-housing-portfolio-with-reference-projects https://www.wienerberger.com/content/dam/corp/corporate-website/images/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg.imgTransformer/crop_9to16/lg-7/1779172290054/20260519_Story_Wiener-Ton_078.jpg Wienerberger expands UK housing portfolio with reference projects Austrian brick manufacturer documents residential construction success in Britain, signalling strategic push into growth market amid housing shortage. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-esg-versprechen-substanz-oder-kommunikation https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins' ESG-Versprechen: Substanz oder Kommunikation? Travis Perkins verstärkt ESG-Kommunikation auf seiner Website – doch wie belastbar sind die Nachhaltigkeitszusagen wirklich? https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-h1-2025-baustoffhandel-unter-margendruck https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins H1 2025: Baustoffhandel unter Margendruck UK building materials distributor Travis Perkins reports first-half 2025 results amid sector headwinds and rising material costs. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-updates-financial-calendar-ahead-of-results-announcements https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins updates financial calendar ahead of results announcements UK builder merchant Travis Perkins has released its updated financial reporting schedule, signalling upcoming results that may clarify strategic direction post-restructuring. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-updates-financial-calendar-amid-uk-building-sector-headwinds https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1766866810622-4652cb6bd42e?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMXx8Y29tbWVyY2lhbCUyMGJ1aWxkaW5nJTIwZmFjYWRlfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0NDIxNDR8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins updates financial calendar amid UK building sector headwinds UK building materials distributor Travis Perkins publishes updated financial reporting schedule as investor scrutiny intensifies. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-convenes-shareholder-meeting-amid-market-pressure https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins convenes shareholder meeting amid market pressure British building materials distributor Travis Perkins announces shareholder meeting as industry faces structural headwinds and consolidation pressures. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-launches-apprenticeship-drive-to-address-skills-shortage https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins launches apprenticeship drive to address skills shortage UK builder's merchant Travis Perkins unveils training initiative targeting next-generation workforce amid persistent sector skills gap. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-splits-wickes-what-the-de-merger-means-for-uk-building-materials https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins splits Wickes: What the de-merger means for UK building materials Travis Perkins has formally announced the separation of Wickes, signalling a strategic restructuring in the competitive UK building supplies market. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/forterra-publishes-investor-reports-amid-uk-construction-slowdown https://www.trattoriweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180412_hsx-1.jpg Forterra publishes investor reports amid UK construction slowdown British building materials manufacturer Forterra releases updated investor communications as sector faces sustained market weakness. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-posts-results-amid-uk-construction-slowdown https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Apartment_complex_Enso_in_Warsaw_under_construction%2C_5.jpg Travis Perkins posts results amid UK construction slowdown The British building materials distributor reports figures reflecting sector weakness and ongoing corporate restructuring. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-2025-what-the-figures-reveal-about-uk-building-supplies https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins 2025: What the figures reveal about UK building supplies Travis Perkins' annual report exposes the challenges facing Britain's largest building materials distributor amid sector weakness and rising costs. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/forterra-updates-financial-calendar-amid-building-materials-headwinds https://thumbs.tractorfan.nl/groot/z/zetor/1606183-forterra-hsx-130-zetor.jpg Forterra Updates Financial Calendar Amid Building Materials Headwinds British materials manufacturer Forterra has updated its financial reporting schedule, signalling investor expectations around recovery in the construction sector. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/forterra-restructures-brick-portfolio-strategic-shift-signals-market-repositioning https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518880581288-b5b1da4f6a81?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMXx8cmVkJTIwYnJpY2slMjBidWlsZGluZyUyMGZhY2FkZXxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDQyMDI5fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Forterra restructures brick portfolio: Strategic shift signals market repositioning UK brick manufacturer Forterra updates product range, pointing to potential supply chain or production strategy changes. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/forterra-launches-digital-u-value-calculator-for-design-professionals https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Forterra launches digital U-value calculator for design professionals Forterra introduces online tool to streamline thermal transmittance calculations for architects and engineers. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/travis-perkins-overhauls-corporate-values-strategic-repositioning-or-pr-exercise https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Travis Perkins Overhauls Corporate Values: Strategic Repositioning or PR Exercise? The UK building materials merchant has unveiled revised corporate values and a new purpose statement. Such initiatives often signal more than branding – they can indicate strategic shifts, leadership changes, or responses to market pressure. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/forterra-launches-specifier-academy-to-shape-early-stage-design-decisions https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/68d86c5f6dfc483d212162f6/68e13c3db6ed309fbe1ed73d_l1020223_retouched_720.jpg Forterra launches Specifier Academy to shape early-stage design decisions British manufacturer Forterra targets architects and engineers with educational platform, raising questions about market influence in material selection. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/knauf-uk-targets-ceiling-market-with-sustainable-product-range https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Knauf UK targets ceiling market with sustainable product range Knauf UK launches dedicated Ceiling Solutions division to address sustainability gap in interior fit-out sector and strengthen market position. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/why-flumroc-is-now-publishing-performance-declarations-and-what-that-means-for-your-construction-site https://www.flumroc.ch/fileadmin/_processed_/c/a/csm_flu-ductboard-LW-Webslider-Home-3840x1520-160625-de_4066e75307.webp Why Flumroc is now publishing performance declarations – and what that means for your construction site Swiss insulation material manufacturer Rockwool Schweiz Flumroc has made all Performance Declarations (Declaration of Performance, DoP) of its product range publicly accessible. What at first … https://building-supply-today.com/articles/knauf-uk-focuses-insulation-division-on-sustainability-strategy https://s3.amazonaws.com/cbsinetfiles/cbsinetfiles/content/1485_Knauf_article_02.jpg Knauf UK focuses insulation division on sustainability strategy Knauf UK repositions Knauf Insulation as centrepiece of sustainability campaign, leaving product details and credibility claims uncertain. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/forterra-launches-digital-u-value-calculator-for-designers-and-architects https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/68d86c5f6dfc483d212162f6/68e13c3db6ed309fbe1ed73d_l1020223_retouched_720.jpg Forterra launches digital U-value calculator for designers and architects Forterra introduces online tool to streamline thermal transmittance calculations for planning professionals. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/knauf-uk-launches-dedicated-ceiling-solutions-division https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Knauf UK launches dedicated ceiling solutions division Knauf UK establishes standalone ceiling products division to close sustainability gap in interior fit-out market. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bmi-group-demonstriert-integrierte-solardaecher-als-systemloesung https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BMI Group demonstriert integrierte Solardächer als Systemlösung Dachsystemhersteller BMI Group zeigt in Deining, wie Solardächer klassische Aufdach-Anlagen ersetzen können. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/steico-pivots-to-renovation-as-new-build-market-cools https://www.lehmwelt.de/media/image/bb/68/0c/steico-flex-anwendung_600x600.jpg STEICO pivots to renovation as new-build market cools Biosourced materials manufacturer STEICO restructures product range to capitalise on energy retrofit boom. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/circular-economy-as-climate-lever-ukgbc-links-material-recycling-to-carbon-savings https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Circular Economy as Climate Lever: UKGBC Links Material Recycling to Carbon Savings UK Green Building Council positions building material recycling and lifecycle extension as underestimated tools for reducing construction sector emissions. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/uk-green-building-council-demands-transparency-on-embodied-carbon-in-materials https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1681580555466-775b1a93eceb?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyMHx8YXBhcnRtZW50JTIwYnVpbGRpbmclMjBjb25zdHJ1Y3Rpb24lMjBzaXRlfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0NDIxMzl8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 UK Green Building Council demands transparency on embodied carbon in materials UK building sector faces pressure to disclose hidden environmental costs of construction materials and processes. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/uk-green-building-council-targets-embodied-ecological-impacts-of-materials https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 UK Green Building Council targets embodied ecological impacts of materials UKGBC shifts focus to environmental costs embedded in building material supply chains and manufacturing processes. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/farnham-case-study-precast-concrete-paving-reshapes-urban-spaces https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Farnham Case Study: Precast Concrete Paving Reshapes Urban Spaces British Precast showcases Farnham paving project as reference case for municipalities planning public realm upgrades with precast concrete. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/uk-green-building-council-tightens-embodied-carbon-requirements https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1766866771433-c3042a3ce7a3?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw0fHxjb21tZXJjaWFsJTIwYnVpbGRpbmclMjBmYWNhZGV8ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQ0MjE0MXww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 UK Green Building Council tightens embodied carbon requirements UK regulatory focus on embodied carbon in building materials intensifies, signalling stricter emissions standards ahead. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/uk-green-building-council-pushes-industry-towards-net-zero-construction https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1590434625648-364b4c1e595c?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxhcGFydG1lbnQlMjBidWlsZGluZyUyMGNvbnN0cnVjdGlvbiUyMHNpdGV8ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQ0MjEzN3ww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 UK Green Building Council Pushes Industry Towards Net-Zero Construction UKGBC intensifies campaign for emission-free buildings, widening gap between climate targets and actual decarbonisation pace in construction sector. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/concrete-paving-durability-under-scrutiny-in-cambridgeshire-study https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Concrete paving durability under scrutiny in Cambridgeshire study British Precast launches long-term monitoring programme on Lamb Drove to assess concrete paving performance and sustainability implications for UK infrastructure. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/precast-concrete-gains-ground-in-paving-and-road-construction https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Precast concrete gains ground in paving and road construction Cost pressures and sustainability requirements drive shift towards prefabricated concrete solutions in infrastructure projects. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/bridget-joyce-square-betonpflaster-bewaehrt-sich-bei-starkregen https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Bridget Joyce Square: Betonpflaster bewährt sich bei Starkregen Londons preisgekröntes Projekt zeigt: Betonpflastersysteme für nachhaltige Regenwasserbewirtschaftung funktionieren langfristig. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/precast-concrete-market-growth-driven-by-construction-efficiency-demands https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Precast Concrete Market Growth Driven by Construction Efficiency Demands Precast concrete elements gain market traction as builders prioritise faster construction cycles and cost efficiency amid sustainability pressures. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/british-precast-launches-health-safety-charter-substance-or-symbolism https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 British Precast launches Health & Safety Charter—substance or symbolism? British Precast's new safety charter raises questions about concrete commitments versus PR in an industry facing serious occupational hazards. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/concrete-paving-stones-british-precast-repositions-durability-over-speed https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Concrete Paving Stones: British Precast Repositions Durability Over Speed British Precast champions concrete pavers as resilient, sustainable alternatives to conventional surfacing in road and civil infrastructure projects. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/british-precast-pledges-sustainability-standards-but-enforcement-remains-unclear https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 British Precast pledges sustainability standards, but enforcement remains unclear UK precast concrete association publishes sustainability charter as sector faces mounting pressure for binding emissions reduction targets. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/british-precast-drives-skilled-workforce-expansion-through-higher-apprenticeships https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554224155-1696413565d3?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 British Precast drives skilled workforce expansion through higher apprenticeships UK precast concrete association launches higher apprenticeship programme combining academic and practical qualifications to address sector skills shortage. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/cemex-uk-launches-via-asphalt-range-for-specialist-road-applications https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604769861194-3e8d68e34a8c?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Cemex UK launches VIA asphalt range for specialist road applications Cemex UK enters the specialist asphalt market with its new VIA Range, signalling growing demand for tailored infrastructure solutions in Britain. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/steel-industry-demands-policy-change-visit-by-eu-parliamentarian-to-baden-steel-works https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Steel industry demands policy change: Visit by EU parliamentarian to Baden Steel Works Member of the European Parliament Andrea Wechsler (CDU/EVP) visited Badische Stahlwerke in Kehl – a visit that underscores the urgency of the situation for the German steel industry. The industry is fighting against structural burdens: skyrocketing energy costs, tightened CO2 regulations, and trade … https://building-supply-today.com/articles/british-precast-positions-mmc-as-industrial-construction-standard https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/2018-06-01_%28027%29_Construction_site_at_Tiefgrabenrotte_in_Frankenfels%2C_Austria.jpg British Precast positions MMC as industrial construction standard UK precast concrete manufacturers position industrialised building methods as solution to housing shortage and cost pressures. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/precast-concrete-gains-traction-as-uk-construction-seeks-industrial-solutions https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Precast Concrete Gains Traction as UK Construction Seeks Industrial Solutions British Precast promotes expanded applications for precast concrete in structural and façade systems amid labour shortages and sustainability pressures. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/recycled-plastic-asphalt-cemex-uk-tests-sustainable-road-material https://www.cemex.fr/documents/2368870/4974418/1200x630-Cemex-68a5908c99511-68a5908c6d413_FRA_Pontault-Plant-Rebranded.webp/c8cec65a-e55a-d70f-8884-2c0e414b3a92?version=1.0&t=1755681154370 Recycled plastic asphalt: Cemex UK tests sustainable road material Cemex UK launches asphalt containing recycled plastics, raising questions about genuine sustainability versus green marketing in road construction. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/cemex-uk-launches-onpoint-coloured-grout-to-capture-premium-market https://www.cemex.co.uk/documents/1863241/3535555/colourmortar-tp-thumb-wide-phone.webp/33673a8d-ea8a-5a44-43c8-d2027b87662b?version=1.0&t=1749481169602 CEMEX UK launches OnPoint coloured grout to capture premium market CEMEX UK has introduced OnPoint, a coloured joint mortar, signalling strategic expansion into the high-value renovation and design segment. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/cemex-uk-launches-self-levelling-screed-into-competitive-renovation-market https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 CEMEX UK launches self-levelling screed into competitive renovation market CEMEX UK's Supaflo self-levelling screed targets growth in floor heating and rapid renovation cycles, challenging established specialists. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/uk-cement-giant-expands-ready-mix-mortar-portfolio https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1760544137535-4d99f5fa4d59?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxjb25jcmV0ZSUyMHRleHR1cmUlMjBzdXJmYWNlfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0MzgzNjl8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 UK Cement Giant Expands Ready-Mix Mortar Portfolio CEMEX UK strengthens dry silo mortar offering through digital channels, signalling strategic pivot in Britain's ready-mix market. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/cemex-uk-launches-neogem-premium-aggregates-brand https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 CEMEX UK launches Neogem premium aggregates brand CEMEX UK introduces Neogem, a new premium aggregate product line targeting differentiation in Britain's competitive building materials market. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/cemex-uk-launches-streetpave-mortar-targeting-uk-s-growing-infrastructure-sector https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Cemex UK launches StreetPave mortar: Targeting UK's growing infrastructure sector Cemex UK expands its mortar portfolio with StreetPave, a specialised mix for paving and street construction. The move signals strategic positioning in the UK's accelerating infrastructure renewal cycle. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/marine-aggregates-how-uk-builders-source-sand-and-gravel-from-the-seabed https://www.cemex.com/documents/44331/4258166/AI-POL_CEMEX-Brand+copy.webp/41f90f81-76f5-e5dc-37ec-e9776b09ff0f?version=1.0&t=1752080522629 Marine aggregates: How UK builders source sand and gravel from the seabed CEMEX UK positions marine aggregates as a strategic growth segment, tapping North Sea and Channel reserves as onshore supplies tighten. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/uk-construction-sector-faces-tightening-regulatory-framework-after-grenfell-reforms https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/Ruuki_Hungary%2C_Torb%C3%A1gy.jpg UK construction sector faces tightening regulatory framework after Grenfell reforms The Construction Products Association has published updated technical and regulatory guidance as the Building Safety Act reshapes compliance obligations for manufacturers, distributors and specifiers across the UK building materials sector. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/knauf-insulation-targets-ceiling-market-with-new-portfolio https://media.knauf.com/a/Fi1mjAPg73gh1eLZSfFFXL?wid=612&dpr=on,2&qlt=85&fmt=webp&bgc=255,255,255 Knauf Insulation targets ceiling market with new portfolio Knauf Insulation UK launches Knauf Ceiling Solutions, signalling potential strategic shift in acoustic and drywall segment. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/knauf-insulation-eyes-ceiling-market-with-new-portfolio https://media.knauf.com/a/Fi1mjAPg73gh1eLZSfFFXL?wid=612&dpr=on,2&qlt=85&fmt=webp&bgc=255,255,255 Knauf Insulation Eyes Ceiling Market with New Portfolio Knauf Insulation UK launches 'Knauf Ceiling Solutions', signalling potential strategic shift in acoustic and drywall sectors. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/readyscreed-can-ready-mixed-screeds-ease-the-uk-skills-shortage https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Schutthaufen_-_panoramio.jpg ReadyScreed: Can ready-mixed screeds ease the UK skills shortage? CEMEX UK launches ReadyScreed, a pre-mixed flooring solution positioning itself as an answer to labour constraints in British construction. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/cemex-uk-targets-diy-market-with-small-batch-concrete https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1774017251548-5fb3cf7e22f2?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyMHx8Y29uY3JldGUlMjBidWlsZGluZyUyMG1vZGVybnxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDM4Mzc2fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Cemex UK targets DIY market with small-batch concrete Concrete giant Cemex UK launches Minimix product for homeowners and tradespeople, signalling market expansion beyond bulk deliveries. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/cemex-uk-targets-sprayed-concrete-for-uk-infrastructure-boom https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1769021168606-9cad644b4d63?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxOHx8Y29uY3JldGUlMjB0ZXh0dXJlJTIwc3VyZmFjZXxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDM4MzcxfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 CEMEX UK targets sprayed concrete for UK infrastructure boom CEMEX UK is strategically positioning its shotcrete solutions ahead of major UK infrastructure projects including HS2 and tunnel construction. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/cemex-uk-expands-fibre-reinforced-concrete-portfolio https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1563166423-38d0e532f313?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxM3x8Y29uY3JldGUlMjBwb3VyaW5nJTIwY29uc3RydWN0aW9ufGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0MzgzNjJ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Cemex UK expands fibre-reinforced concrete portfolio British concrete producer Cemex UK positions fibre-reinforced concrete as growth segment amid rising infrastructure demand. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/cemex-pushes-ready-mix-expansion-in-uk-market https://www.cemex.com/documents/44331/4258166/COL_Concrete-Plant-Plant-El-Dorado+copy.webp/467a3b8f-0920-52b2-1c55-75565b7105ef?version=1.0&t=1752003334841 Cemex pushes ready-mix expansion in UK market The international building materials group is intensifying its ready-mix concrete communications strategy on the British market amid cost and sustainability pressures. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/cemex-uk-launches-concrete-calculator-to-streamline-site-planning https://www.cemex.com/documents/44331/4258166/CEN_Brandmark-Cemex++copy.webp/447e1ff7-c306-6b4d-e097-73a13b4f0281?version=1.0&t=1752003334315 Cemex UK launches concrete calculator to streamline site planning The cement manufacturer introduces a digital self-service tool to help professionals calculate material requirements more efficiently. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/uk-green-building-council-pushes-net-zero-agenda-what-s-behind-the-strategy https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554224155-6726b3ff858f?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 UK Green Building Council Pushes Net-Zero Agenda – What's Behind the Strategy? The UKGBC intensifies its Net-Zero efforts as UK climate targets tighten. But which concrete measures, standards and lobbying tactics does the organisation deploy – and can the construction sector keep pace? https://building-supply-today.com/articles/steico-expands-recruitment-drive-across-biosourced-insulation-division https://www.steico.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/3/csm_Product_Image_Total_STEICOspecial_dry_RGB_60.tif_web_8b11a55d0b.jpg STEICO expands recruitment drive across biosourced insulation division The German biobased materials specialist is scaling hiring significantly, signalling either strategic expansion or talent retention challenges in the insulation sector. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/standards-norms-in-germany-current-developments-in-the-building-materials-sector https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Standards & Norms in Germany: Current Developments in the Building Materials Sector The German building materials market is subject to continuous change in regulatory framework conditions. Over the past 30 days, several developments have emerged that are of immediate relevance to planners, building material manufacturers, and traders. The harmonization of European and national stan… https://building-supply-today.com/articles/ibstock-brick-expands-natural-stone-range-with-special-formats https://images.ctfassets.net/eta2vegx3yuv/2JH3wUOdYNKwKdeBeVttVs/eebb9aad3236ddfa937f708e5624558e/ibstock_brick__1_.png Ibstock Brick expands natural stone range with special formats UK manufacturer introduces custom walling stone formats for masonry applications and heritage projects. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/circular-construction-in-gb-policy-vacuum-stalls-recycled-concrete-infrastructure https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Circular Construction in GB: Policy vacuum stalls recycled concrete infrastructure Britain's construction sector faces regulatory drift on circular economy. While demolition waste rises 12% year-on-year, quality standards for recycled aggregates remain fragmented and EPD uptake lags EU peers. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/gb-circular-economy-how-policy-gaps-and-landfill-costs-drive-market-reorientation https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 GB Circular Economy: How Policy Gaps and Landfill Costs Drive Market Reorientation The UK construction sector faces conflicting incentives as rising landfill levies clash with fragmented recycling infrastructure. While demolition waste volumes grow, regulatory clarity on recycled aggregates remains limited. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/galliford-try-commits-to-net-zero-carbon-pathway https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Galliford Try commits to net-zero carbon pathway UK construction group Galliford Try unveils decarbonisation strategy amid regulatory pressure on builders to deliver concrete climate targets. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/galliford-try-launches-doing-the-right-thing-initiative https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Galliford Try launches 'Doing the right thing' initiative UK construction group positions ethical practices as core strategy amid regulatory and reputational pressures. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/which-english-regions-get-the-highest-retrofit-insulation-grant-volumes-in-2026 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Which English regions get the highest retrofit insulation grant volumes in 2026? The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero channels retrofit funding through Local Authorities. Regional allocations directly determine demand for mineral wool, EPS and PIR by post-code. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/eu-stability-pact-jeopardizes-pnrr-construction-sites-in-italy https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/Umweltbundesamt_Dessau_Baustelle_2004_-03.JPG EU Stability Pact Jeopardizes PNRR Construction Sites in Italy The Italian construction industry association ANCE warns of a standstill in the implementation of PNRR infrastructure projects. Reason: The current EU fiscal rules of the Stability Pact endanger the financing of ongoing construction sites that are co-financed by the EU recovery fund. Association pre… https://building-supply-today.com/articles/buzzi-reports-financial-results-amid-energy-cost-pressures https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1739599211500-74e04a9ca175?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyfHxjb25jcmV0ZSUyMGJ1aWxkaW5nJTIwbW9kZXJufGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0MzgzNzR8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Buzzi reports financial results amid energy cost pressures The cement manufacturer has published its latest annual and interim reports, revealing how it navigates rising energy costs and fluctuating demand in construction markets. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/rockwool-targets-north-american-solid-wall-insulation-market https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607400201889-565b1ee75f8e?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxidWlsZGluZyUyMGluc3VsYXRpb24lMjB3YWxsfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0NDIwMzd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Rockwool targets North American solid wall insulation market Rockwool launches Smartrock for interior insulation of concrete and masonry walls in response to tightening North American energy standards. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/rockwool-buys-250-acres-in-washington-state-what-does-it-mean-for-uk-insulation-supply https://www.leinweber-baucentrum.de/api/rm/H6KP82W4Z87D657/rockwool-daemmkeil-next-hero-1600x590-px-4.webp ROCKWOOL buys 250 acres in Washington State – what does it mean for UK insulation supply? Danish insulation giant ROCKWOOL is expanding massively on the US West Coast. The question for UK specifiers: will North American capital allocation shift investment away from European capacity? https://building-supply-today.com/articles/rockwool-ranks-16th-in-global-sustainability-index-scrutinising-the-uk-delivery https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Rockwool ranks 16th in global sustainability index – scrutinising the UK delivery Insulation manufacturer Rockwool secures 16th place in Corporate Knights' Global 100 ranking. For UK specifiers, the question remains: how much of the group's sustainability commitment translates into verifiable local performance? https://building-supply-today.com/articles/heathrow-airport-publishes-sustainability-reports-amid-capacity-expansion-critique https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Heathrow Airport publishes sustainability reports amid capacity expansion critique Heathrow has released its sustainability documentation as the airport plans capacity expansion. Industry scrutiny focuses on whether the targets are sufficiently ambitious or merely greenwashing. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wates-group-launches-biodiversity-service-amid-new-bng-regulations https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Schutthaufen_-_panoramio.jpg Wates Group launches biodiversity service amid new BNG regulations Major UK contractor responds to mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain requirements with dedicated ecology consultancy. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/building-boom-meets-bankruptcy-why-full-order-books-don-t-guarantee-survival https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1714769889663-ca54fec12a6e?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw0fHxtb2Rlcm4lMjBidWlsZGluZyUyMGNvbnN0cnVjdGlvbnxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDQyMTMyfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Building boom meets bankruptcy: Why full order books don't guarantee survival A CIOB report reveals small construction firms face insolvency despite growth, highlighting structural cost pressures. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/ciob-calls-on-welsh-parliament-to-engage-closer-with-construction-sector https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Building_construction.jpg CIOB calls on Welsh Parliament to engage closer with construction sector Chartered Institute of Building urges Senedd to collaborate more closely with industry to avert operational crisis. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/tilbury-douglas-launches-decarbonisation-service-for-building-operations https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1772617661103-747cd00f4a2f?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyZXNpZGVudGlhbCUyMGNvbnN0cnVjdGlvbiUyMHByb2dyZXNzfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0NDU3NDd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Tilbury Douglas launches decarbonisation service for building operations UK contractor positions climate retrofit as new business line – but concrete project references remain scarce https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wates-group-sustainable-procurement-strategy-under-scrutiny https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Apartment_complex_Enso_in_Warsaw_under_construction%2C_5.jpg Wates Group: Sustainable Procurement Strategy Under Scrutiny British contractor publishes sustainability procurement criteria, but implementation gaps remain industry-wide concern. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/heidelbergcement-rebrands-as-heidelberg-materials https://www.heidelbergmaterials.com/sites/default/files/2025-07/Betonwerk_Wiesbaden_3.jpg HeidelbergCement rebrands as Heidelberg Materials The cement manufacturer is changing its name to reflect a broader product portfolio beyond cement alone. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/mapei-appoints-leon-sempfle-as-new-regional-manager-for-ceramics https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Schutthaufen_-_panoramio.jpg Mapei appoints Leon Sempfle as new regional manager for ceramics Italian building materials manufacturer strengthens its ceramics sales team in Germany. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/uzin-utz-invests-in-modular-construction-firm-gropyus https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/2018-06-01_%28027%29_Construction_site_at_Tiefgrabenrotte_in_Frankenfels%2C_Austria.jpg UZIN UTZ invests in modular construction firm Gropyus Ulm-based flooring specialist takes stake in prefab building system developer. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/uzin-utz-opens-berlin-campus-in-2026-to-counter-skilled-trades-shortage https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0c/2018-06-01_%28026%29_Construction_site_at_Tiefgrabenrotte_in_Frankenfels%2C_Austria.jpg Uzin Utz opens Berlin campus in 2026 to counter skilled trades shortage Ulm-based construction chemicals group expands training infrastructure with hands-on facility in German capital. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/how-eisele-gmbh-waiblingen-navigated-insolvency-and-takeover-crisis-playbook-for-mid-sized-firms https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 How Eisele GmbH Waiblingen navigated insolvency and takeover – crisis playbook for mid-sized firms After insolvency proceedings, Eisele GmbH Waiblingen was successfully acquired. An analysis of the company's restructuring strategy reveals transferable lessons for mid-sized building materials suppliers facing liquidity crises. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/oldenburg-window-maker-herzog-bets-on-energy-retrofit-demand https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/Ruuki_Hungary%2C_Torb%C3%A1gy.jpg Oldenburg window maker Herzog bets on energy retrofit demand HeKa Herzog positions itself for tightening U-value requirements and rising renovation pressure. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/hegewald-peschke-liefert-erneut-prueftechnik-nach-tschechien https://www.hegewald-peschke.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/2/csm_Besuch_Gerhard_Oertelt_Material2_web_a676b7acd1.jpg Hegewald & Peschke liefert erneut Prüftechnik nach Tschechien TZÚ Brünn ordert weitere Anlagen beim sächsischen Prüftechnik-Spezialisten aus Nossen. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/nossen-based-testing-machine-maker-hosts-in-house-trade-show https://www.hegewald-peschke.com/fileadmin/_processed_/c/d/csm_Metallzugversuch_nach_DIN_EN_ISO_6892-1_5648a1a857.jpg Nossen-based testing machine maker hosts in-house trade show Hegewald & Peschke opts for on-site event over traditional industry fairs to engage customers directly. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/vocational-students-visit-machinery-manufacturer-amid-skills-shortage https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Vocational students visit machinery manufacturer amid skills shortage BBS Wissen students toured Maschinenbau Böhmer's Steinebach facility in employer outreach push. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/wilo-hof-switches-to-co2-neutral-district-heating https://www.wilo-foundation.de/fileadmin/co_theme/Default/_processed_/8/4/csm_Wilopark-8_6446fe6579.jpg Wilo Hof switches to CO2-neutral district heating Pump manufacturer commissions district heating system at German site—potential blueprint for industrial decarbonisation. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/camfil-gmbh-christine-wall-pilgenroeder-uebernimmt-geschaeftsfuehrung https://www.camfil.com/-/media/images/qbank/__web/insight/apc/dry-portfolio---camfil-apc2jpg.jpg?w=500&rev=86571325989a4c41a964e2b6914f0928&mode=max&hash=6250E7B07AC7D445ABC2FC0D4803DEDE Camfil GmbH: Christine Wall-Pilgenröder übernimmt Geschäftsführung Die Luftfilterspezialistin aus Reinfeld bekommt neue Führung – relevant für Baustellen-Luftreinigung. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/keller-lufttechnik-and-fischer-maschinentechnik-partner-on-extraction-systems https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Keller Lufttechnik and fischer Maschinentechnik partner on extraction systems Kirchheim-based Keller Lufttechnik collaborates with fischer Maschinentechnik on energy-efficient extraction solutions. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/keller-lufttechnik-leisere-absaugung-fuer-stahlschleifstaub https://www.kellerusa.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_1._prozess_festo_020-edit-c_867f6d5642.jpg Keller Lufttechnik: Leisere Absaugung für Stahlschleifstaub Kirchheimer Hersteller präsentiert Anlage mit verbesserter Geräuschreduzierung für Metallverarbeitung. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/welche-austrotherm-daemmstoffe-eignen-sich-fuer-den-holzbau https://www.austrotherm.at/fileadmin/user_upload/Austrotherm_XPS_Premium_01.jpg Welche Austrotherm-Dämmstoffe eignen sich für den Holzbau? XPS-Platten für Perimeter, PIR-Dämmung für Flachdach und Wände: Wie Sie Austrotherm-Produkte im Holzbau einsetzen – von der Bodenplatte bis zur Fassade. Mit technischen Daten und Verarbeitungshinweisen. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/isover-glaswolle-portfolio-fuer-geg-2025-recyclatanteil-bis-84-und-epd-daten https://www.isover.de/sites/mac3.isover.de/files/styles/card_cropped/public/2022-09/oberste%20geschossdecke.jpg.webp?itok=RLD6IorL ISOVER: Glaswolle-Portfolio für GEG 2025 – Recyclatanteil bis 84 % und EPD-Daten ISOVER baut sein Glaswolle-Sortiment für Wohnbau und Sanierung aus. Neue Produkte mit bis zu 84 % Recyclinganteil und strengen Wärmeleitwerten setzen auf Kreislauf und Normerfüllung. Kritische Analyse der CO₂-Bilanzen. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/air-liquide-order-book-reaches-5-5bn-amid-industrial-gas-demand https://de.airliquide.com/statics/styles/crop_news_page/s3/2025-01/pressefoto_verflussiger.jpg.webp?VersionId=gSOwyqLQWqg73cCjDNfbFwn4kL8Ix4LW&itok=Fe5AVfMF Air Liquide: Order book reaches €5.5bn amid industrial gas demand French industrial gases group reports significant order intake, signalling activity in energy-intensive sectors. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/austrotherm-in-timber-construction-xps-perimeter-insulation-between-standard-compliance-and-co-debate https://storage.mamasys.info/mamasys-images/AUSTROTHERM/Grafiken/2023_austrotherm_xps_top_drain.jpg Austrotherm in Timber Construction: XPS Perimeter Insulation Between Standard Compliance and CO₂ Debate Austrian foam insulation manufacturer Austrotherm has closely aligned its XPS product portfolio with the requirements of multi-story timber construction for years. As cross-laminated timber (CLT) and <a href="/glossary/h… https://building-supply-today.com/articles/isover-restructures-glass-wool-portfolio-for-geg-2025-recycled-content-up-to-84 https://static.toom.de/produkte/bilder/10453542/10453542_01.png ISOVER restructures glass wool portfolio for GEG 2025 – recycled content up to 84% The Saint-Gobain subsidiary ISOVER (Saint-Gobain) is positioning itself with a revised mineral wool product line as a provider of energy-efficient and circular economy-capable insulation materials… https://building-supply-today.com/articles/comuna-metall-expands-production-capacity-in-enger https://www.comuna-metall.de/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cm_lkw.webp COMUNA-metall expands production capacity in Enger The Enger-based metal fabricator is increasing its manufacturing capacity amid positive business development. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/meeh-entwickelt-schnellere-pulverbeschichtungskabinen https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 MEEH entwickelt schnellere Pulverbeschichtungskabinen Wimsheimer Anlagenbauer meldet Fortschritte bei Durchsatzoptimierung für industrielle Oberflächentechnik. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/eifel-based-junker-group-maintains-expansion-despite-sector-headwinds https://cbnygwylisuryohocndc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curated-pool/ziegel/428c516f138e8e70.jpg Eifel-based Junker Group maintains expansion despite sector headwinds Otto Junker GmbH reports growth trajectory amid challenging conditions for industrial equipment suppliers. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/k-utec-joins-german-geothermal-association-as-sector-consolidates https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 K-UTEC joins German Geothermal Association as sector consolidates Sondershausen-based geothermal specialist strengthens industry body ahead of regulatory expansion. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/ceracon-restructures-amid-growth-phase https://www.ceracon.com/fileadmin/user_upload/ceracon_ceratherm_catena_01_lightbox.jpg CeraCon restructures amid growth phase Weikersheim-based specialist reports expansion and organisational adjustments to support further development. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/chemnitz-machine-builder-ermafa-enters-german-top-companies-ranking https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Chemnitz machine builder ERMAFA enters German top companies ranking Special machinery manufacturer recognised for business performance, but ranking criteria remain unclear. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/ctx-thermal-solutions-baut-standort-lobberich-aus https://www.ctx.eu/fileadmin/01_Unternehmen/05_Historie/CTX_2013-2018.jpg CTX Thermal Solutions baut Standort Lobberich aus Spezialist für thermische Prozesslösungen erweitert Büro- und Veranstaltungsflächen am deutschen Standort. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/agc-glass-facade-glazing-between-thermal-insulation-and-light-management https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 AGC Glass: Facade Glazing Between Thermal Insulation and Light Management AGC Glass Europe positions itself in the facade glazing segment through three product lines with different building physics focuses: Planibel for basic glasses and insulating glass, Stratobel for safety glazing, and Ipasol and Stopray for solar-thermically optimiz… https://building-supply-today.com/articles/kingspan-secures-majority-stake-in-german-insulation-specialist-steico https://cbnygwylisuryohocndc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curated-pool/befestigungstechnik/c2689ba2e4edc22e.jpg Kingspan secures majority stake in German insulation specialist Steico Irish building materials group takes control of wood fibre insulation manufacturer. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/deutsche-steinzeug-and-agrob-buchtal-expand-management-teams https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1737714209633-8c54fc6e2cfe?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw0fHxicmljayUyMHdhbGwlMjBtYXNvbnJ5fGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0Mzg0MTZ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Deutsche Steinzeug and Agrob Buchtal expand management teams Ceramic specialists broaden leadership structure amid challenging construction market conditions. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/dgnb-rebuilds-own-headquarters-practice-test-for-sustainable-refurbishment https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366858526-0766cadbe8fa?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxidXNpbmVzcyUyMG1lZXRpbmclMjBhcmNoaXRlY3R1cmUlMjBvZmZpY2V8ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQ0NTc5N3ww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 DGNB rebuilds own headquarters – practice test for sustainable refurbishment Germany's sustainability certification body has refurbished and extended its own offices in Stuttgart. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/schoeck-launches-intelligent-bauen-positioning-details-remain-sparse https://bvnwqcnuuookkhlorkwq.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/oem-press-images/sch-ck/misc/www-schoeck-com-1780690792268.png Schöck launches 'Intelligent Bauen' positioning – details remain sparse Thermal break specialist positions itself with new strategic messaging, but technical substance unclear. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/dgnb-certification-in-switzerland-market-acceptance-and-differentiation-from-minergie https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1770816307817-2fa6131e3a9b?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxOXx8YnVzaW5lc3MlMjBtZWV0aW5nJTIwYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlJTIwb2ZmaWNlfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0NDU4MDB8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 DGNB Certification in Switzerland: Market Acceptance and Differentiation from Minergie The DGNB – German Society for Sustainable Building – is increasingly expanding its international presence in Switzerland as well. Through the SGNI system (Swiss Green Network for Innovation), the German sustainability standard is to gain a foothold in the Swiss market. W… https://building-supply-today.com/articles/kronospan-recalls-particleboards-due-to-elevated-formaldehyde-emissions https://cbnygwylisuryohocndc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curated-pool/glas/b016c643275b6db3.jpg Kronospan recalls particleboards due to elevated formaldehyde emissions Kronospan has initiated a recall for particleboards that, according to manufacturer information, exhibit elevated formaldehyde emission values. Apparently affected are batches that exceed the limit values of emission class E1 according to DIN EN 13986. Formalde… https://building-supply-today.com/articles/kronospan-recalls-chipboard-panels-over-formaldehyde-exceedance https://bvnwqcnuuookkhlorkwq.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/oem-press-images/kronospan/misc/kronospan-com-1780690786809.jpg Kronospan recalls chipboard panels over formaldehyde exceedance Wood-based panel manufacturer initiates product recall due to elevated emission levels beyond regulatory limits. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/dgnb-tightens-new-building-certification-stricter-requirements-for-planners-and-investors https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1763926026024-2b294669e255?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHx3YXJlaG91c2UlMjBidWlsZGluZyUyMG1hdGVyaWFsc3xlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDQ1Nzg2fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 DGNB tightens new building certification: stricter requirements for planners and investors The German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) has fundamentally revised its certification standards for new buildings. The changes primarily affect requirements for material selection, lifecycle assessment, and circular economy. For planners, architects, and investors, this means: Previously practi… https://building-supply-today.com/articles/schoeck-bauteile-in-brasilianischer-antarktis-forschungsstation https://bvnwqcnuuookkhlorkwq.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/oem-press-images/sch-ck/misc/www-schoeck-com-1780690801867.jpg Schöck-Bauteile in brasilianischer Antarktis-Forschungsstation Deutsche Bautechnik bewährt sich unter extremen Klimabedingungen am Südpol. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/steico-uebertrifft-ebit-prognose-2025-holzbau-nachfrage-zieht-an https://bvnwqcnuuookkhlorkwq.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/oem-press-images/steico/misc/www-steico-com-1780690774587.png STEICO übertrifft EBIT-Prognose 2025 – Holzbau-Nachfrage zieht an Dämmstoffe-Spezialist meldet vorläufige Zahlen über Erwartung – Marktposition im nachhaltigen Bauen gestärkt. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/heidelbergcement-signs-district-heating-agreement-at-leimen-plant https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 HeidelbergCement signs district heating agreement at Leimen plant Cement producer secures waste heat infrastructure deal as industry seeks decarbonisation pathways. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/deutsche-steinzeug-and-agrob-buchtal-file-for-self-administered-insolvency https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Deutsche Steinzeug and Agrob Buchtal file for self-administered insolvency Traditional ceramic tile manufacturer enters insolvency proceedings under self-administration. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/heidelbergcement-tightens-cost-cutting-further-measures-planned https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1591645321243-3adc1e75cfdc?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNXx8Y29uY3JldGUlMjBwb3VyaW5nJTIwY29uc3RydWN0aW9ufGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0MzgzNjJ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 HeidelbergCement tightens cost-cutting – further measures planned The cement manufacturer is continuing its restructuring programme with additional savings initiatives. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/schlagmann-poroton-expands-aichach-plant-amid-construction-downturn https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Schlagmann Poroton expands Aichach plant amid construction downturn Brick manufacturer invests heavily in Bavarian site despite weak building sector demand. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/schlagmann-poroton-launches-compact-two-shell-ceramic-chimney https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Schlagmann Poroton launches compact two-shell ceramic chimney New design targets space-constrained retrofits and modern compact residential buildings. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/agrob-buchtal-combines-slip-resistance-with-designer-aesthetics https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Agrob Buchtal combines slip resistance with designer aesthetics New tile collection targets premium segment with safety features and design focus. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/feuchtmueller-uebernimmt-marketing-leitung-bei-austrotherm https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Feuchtmüller übernimmt Marketing-Leitung bei Austrotherm Personalwechsel beim österreichischen Dämmstoff-Hersteller könnte strategische Neuausrichtung signalisieren. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/m-access-details-investment-deals-involving-timber-specialist-steico https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 m:access details investment deals involving timber specialist STEICO Investment firm discloses transaction details with STEICO and other major portfolio moves. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/berlin-hyp-s-b-one-achieves-triple-dgnb-certification https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1764885517995-a4a4f940e1a6?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw0fHxncmVlbiUyMGJ1aWxkaW5nJTIwc3VzdGFpbmFibGV8ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQ0MjA3NXww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Berlin Hyp's 'B-One' achieves triple DGNB certification Headquarters building receives Platinum, Diamond and ESG verification in rare triple award. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/salzgitter-extends-approvals-for-security-grade-structural-steels https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1744824430780-29f67a29a009?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyfHxzdGVlbCUyMHN0cnVjdHVyZSUyMGJ1aWxkaW5nfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0Mzg0MDd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Salzgitter extends approvals for security-grade structural steels Extended approvals for SECURE 500® and new approval for SECURE 450 target security-critical applications. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/austrotherm-takes-over-gruppo-poron-in-italy https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Austrotherm takes over Gruppo Poron in Italy Austrotherm has acquired Italian Gruppo Poron and is thereby expanding its presence in the South European insulation materials market. The transaction is part of the Austrian manufacturer's growth strategy for XPS and EPS insulation materials. With the integr… https://building-supply-today.com/articles/austrotherm-acquires-italian-insulation-manufacturer-gruppo-poron https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Austrotherm acquires Italian insulation manufacturer Gruppo Poron Austrian insulation specialist expands production footprint in Southern Europe through acquisition. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/creaton-launches-pv-roof-tile-in-partnership-with-autarq https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Creaton launches PV roof tile in partnership with Autarq Roofing manufacturer enters solar market with integrated photovoltaic tile system. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/salzgitter-ceo-warns-of-deindustrialisation-risk-for-german-steel-sector https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1776159904891-e7b213b8198f?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxtZXRhbCUyMGZhYnJpY2F0aW9uJTIwd2VsZGluZ3xlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDM4NDExfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Salzgitter CEO warns of deindustrialisation risk for German steel sector Groebler cites declining location attractiveness as major concern for heavy industry investments. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/thyssenkrupp-steel-appoints-georgios-giovanakis-as-chief-sales-officer https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1763771421320-028cdbade96d?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxOXx8cmViYXIlMjByZWluZm9yY2VtZW50JTIwY29uY3JldGV8ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQzODQwNHww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 ThyssenKrupp Steel appoints Georgios Giovanakis as Chief Sales Officer Supervisory board brings in new CSO amid structural transformation at German steelmaker. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/ssab-pumps-285m-into-oxeloesund-what-the-steel-investment-means-for-construction https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1749467140438-feda1a2bbbd8?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8c3RlZWwlMjBzdHJ1Y3R1cmUlMjBidWlsZGluZ3xlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDM4NDA5fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 SSAB pumps €285m into Oxelösund: what the steel investment means for construction Swedish steelmaker SSAB is investing 3.3 billion SEK (€285m) in its Oxelösund plant. The move signals strategic repositioning in the green steel transition—with direct implications for structural steel supply chains in construction. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/ssab-invests-300m-in-swedish-steel-plant-amid-decarbonisation-push https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1716031112197-db7e3e1e232e?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxtZXRhbCUyMGZhYnJpY2F0aW9uJTIwd2VsZGluZ3xlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDM4NDExfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 SSAB invests €300m in Swedish steel plant amid decarbonisation push Swedish steelmaker commits 3.3 billion kronor to Oxelösund facility in largest-ever single investment. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/schlagmann-poroton-in-top-unternehmen-ranking-gelistet https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Schlagmann Poroton in Top-Unternehmen-Ranking gelistet Der Ziegelhersteller aus Zeilarn wurde von 'Die Deutsche Wirtschaft' unter Deutschlands Spitzenunternehmen aufgeführt. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/salzgitter-ag-supplies-mannesmann-pipe-steel-for-h-core-network https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Salzgitter AG supplies Mannesmann pipe steel for H₂ core network Steel producer delivers specialised pipe material for hydrogen infrastructure and green steel production. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/hilti-focuses-on-digital-solutions-what-the-strategy-means-for-construction-planning-and-sustainability https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Hilti focuses on digital solutions – what the strategy means for construction planning and sustainability Liechtenstein-based construction technology company Hilti is undergoing a strategic realignment and positioning itself as a driver of digitalization in the construction sector. While the industry continues to be heavily characterized by analog processes, the company's CEO is focusing on digital solu… https://building-supply-today.com/articles/ssab-invests-sek-3-3bn-in-special-steel-production-line-in-sweden https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1673201159941-68fcdbbb4fa1?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMXx8bWV0YWwlMjBmYWJyaWNhdGlvbiUyMHdlbGRpbmd8ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQzODQxNHww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 SSAB invests SEK 3.3bn in special steel production line in Sweden Swedish steel group commits €300m to expand speciality steel capacity despite challenging market conditions. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/schoeck-launches-sconnex-type-p-load-bearing-thermal-insulation-element https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Schöck launches Sconnex Type P load-bearing thermal insulation element New product targets thermal bridging in structural connections with integrated load transfer and insulation. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/hilti-establishes-innovation-center-for-fastening-technology-research https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Hilti establishes innovation center for fastening technology research Hilti is building a new innovation center for the further development of fastening and connection technologies. The architectural implementation is being carried out in collaboration with Zumtobel Licht AG. The project underscores the group's strategic focus on research and development in the field … https://building-supply-today.com/articles/salzgitter-ag-steel-conglomerate-exceeds-profit-forecasts-for-q1-2026 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Salzgitter AG: Steel Conglomerate Exceeds Profit Forecasts for Q1 2026 Salzgitter AG exceeded analyst earnings expectations significantly in the first quarter of 2026. The steel company, which produces construction steels, beams, and reinforcing steels for high-rise construction, apparently benefits from more stable demand in the construction sector than expected. Plan… https://building-supply-today.com/articles/thyssenkrupp-steel-secures-230-gwh-green-power-supply-contracts https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1776421221334-9438767aa372?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMnx8c3RlZWwlMjBiZWFtcyUyMGNvbnN0cnVjdGlvbnxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDM4NDAwfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 ThyssenKrupp Steel secures 230 GWh green power supply contracts Steel producer signs renewable energy agreements covering multiple subsidiaries to reduce carbon footprint. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/salzgitter-ag-reports-q1-2026-profit-above-analyst-forecasts https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Salzgitter AG reports Q1 2026 profit above analyst forecasts German steel producer beats quarterly earnings expectations amid market headwinds. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/cemex-increases-ebitda-by-19-percent-through-cost-reductions https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1759082495727-1dd64cba3ae2?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxjb21tZXJjaWFsJTIwYnVpbGRpbmclMjBmYWNhZGV8ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQ0MjE0MXww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 CEMEX increases EBITDA by 19 percent through cost reductions CEMEX reports EBITDA growth of 19 percent for the third quarter of 2025. The Mexican cement manufacturer benefits from its consistent cost reduction program. The figures indicate successful restructuring measures, while the general construction economy remains vola… https://building-supply-today.com/articles/hilti-nimmt-neue-logistikdrehscheibe-in-betrieb https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1772448999880-f97454c83e0c?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxzdG9uZSUyMG1hc29ucnklMjBjcmFmdHNtYW5zaGlwfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0NDIxMjd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Hilti nimmt neue Logistikdrehscheibe in Betrieb Werkzeughersteller erweitert Distributionsnetz mit neuem Logistikzentrum. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/cemex-entwickelt-graphenverstaerkten-beton-mit-argo-graphene-solutions https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1563166423-38d0e532f313?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxM3x8Y29uY3JldGUlMjBwb3VyaW5nJTIwY29uc3RydWN0aW9ufGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0MzgzNjJ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 CEMEX entwickelt graphenverstärkten Beton mit Argo Graphene Solutions Baustoffkonzern setzt auf Nanotechnologie zur Verbesserung mechanischer Betoneigenschaften. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/adnoc-appoints-own-cfo-at-covestro-heading-toward-petrochemicals https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1673865641469-34498379d8af?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNXx8bWFzb25yeSUyMGNvbnN0cnVjdGlvbiUyMHdvcmtlcnxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDQyMDM0fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Adnoc appoints own CFO at Covestro – heading toward petrochemicals? After being taken over by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), the plastics group Covestro is getting a new chief financial officer from among its owner's ranks. The appointment is considered the first signal for a possible strategic realignment under Arab control. For the construction industry, … https://building-supply-today.com/articles/van-b-muenchen-schoeck-liefert-thermische-daemmelemente-fuer-wohnprojekt https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1627733712151-5b5fa6f01d32?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxicmljayUyMHdhbGwlMjBtYXNvbnJ5fGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0Mzg0MTZ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Van B München: Schöck liefert thermische Dämmelemente für Wohnprojekt Architektenprojekt in München setzt auf Bauteile des Dämmspezialiisten für energieeffiziente Gebäudehülle. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/binderholz-invests-90m-in-finnish-production-expansion https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1587937512179-735336f3ca24?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMXx8d29vZGVuJTIwYmVhbXMlMjBidWlsZGluZ3xlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDM4Mzg1fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Binderholz invests €90m in Finnish production expansion Austrian timber processor targets Nordic market with major facility investment in Finland. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/villa-neo-schoeck-elemente-in-vorzeigeprojekt-auf-world-architects https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1764885518069-84608997f900?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxncmVlbiUyMGJ1aWxkaW5nJTIwc3VzdGFpbmFibGV8ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQ0MjA3NXww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Villa Neo: Schöck-Elemente in Vorzeigeprojekt auf World-Architects Thermische Trennsysteme des Herstellers in gehobener Architektur dokumentiert – Signal für Marktverbreitung. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/etex-buendelt-produktmanagement-und-entwicklung-unter-moennig https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562324771-4fb277001e1a?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMHx8Y29uY3JldGUlMjBwb3VyaW5nJTIwY29uc3RydWN0aW9ufGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0MzgzNTl8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Etex bündelt Produktmanagement und Entwicklung unter Mönnig Baustoffhersteller setzt auf Doppelspitze für technische Innovation und Portfoliosteuerung. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/dgnb-streamlines-certification-scheme-for-new-buildings https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1760955307883-84c5f4c9ceda?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxyZXNpZGVudGlhbCUyMGNvbnN0cnVjdGlvbiUyMHByb2dyZXNzfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0NDU3NDd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 DGNB streamlines certification scheme for new buildings German Green Building Council reduces documentation requirements while maintaining technical standards. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/buzzi-meldet-q1-umsatz-von-960-mio-euro https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1631856955350-77f4023dff2b?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw0fHx3YXJlaG91c2UlMjBidWlsZGluZyUyMG1hdGVyaWFsc3xlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDQ1Nzg2fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Buzzi meldet Q1-Umsatz von 960 Mio. Euro Italienischer Zementkonzern legt Quartalszahlen vor – Indikator für europäische Baustoffmärkte. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/salzgitter-ag-beteiligung-beendet-verlustphase-des-stahlkonzerns https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1756227811805-51c01ee361c1?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxOHx8c3RlZWwlMjBzdHJ1Y3R1cmUlMjBidWlsZGluZ3xlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDM4NDA5fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Salzgitter AG: Beteiligung beendet Verlustphase des Stahlkonzerns Der niedersächsische Stahlhersteller meldet nach Jahren schwarze Zahlen – dank nicht spezifizierter Beteiligung. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/3u-holding-ag-dgnb-gold-fuer-unternehmenssitz-in-marburg https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1762356731498-99493f6258a9?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxOXx8bW9kZXJuJTIwYnVpbGRpbmclMjBjb25zdHJ1Y3Rpb258ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQ0MjEzNHww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 3U Holding AG: DGNB-Gold für Unternehmenssitz in Marburg Börsennotierte Holdinggesellschaft erhält Zertifizierung für nachhaltigen Neubau am Standort Marburg. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/salzgitter-ag-setzt-auf-wasserstoff-direktreduktion-fuer-co-armen-stahl https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1726421690313-2e0519335b82?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxN3x8bWV0YWwlMjBmYWJyaWNhdGlvbiUyMHdlbGRpbmd8ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQzODQxNHww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Salzgitter AG setzt auf Wasserstoff-Direktreduktion für CO₂-armen Stahl Konzernchef bekräftigt Transformationsstrategie zu klimaneutralem Stahl mittels Wasserstoff-Technologie. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/kronospan-setzt-auf-schienentransport-2-800-lkw-fahrten-weniger-pro-jahr https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1768321913976-be576fce5763?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNnx8cmVzaWRlbnRpYWwlMjBjb25zdHJ1Y3Rpb24lMjBwcm9ncmVzc3xlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDQ1NzUxfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Kronospan setzt auf Schienentransport: 2.800 Lkw-Fahrten weniger pro Jahr Holzwerkstoffhersteller steigt mit Malta Multi Modal-Konzept von Innofreight verstärkt auf Schiene um. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/basf-errichtet-biotech-anlage-in-ludwigshafen https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1762967028955-d7f562233d2d?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxOHx8Y29uY3JldGUlMjBidWlsZGluZyUyMG1vZGVybnxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDM4Mzc2fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 BASF errichtet Biotech-Anlage in Ludwigshafen Chemiekonzern investiert am Stammwerk in biotechnologische Produktionskapazitäten. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/us-zollerstattung-salzgitter-ag-koennte-leer-ausgehen https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1776320207037-6f5264c2a040?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxOHx8bW9kZXJuJTIwYnVpbGRpbmclMjBjb25zdHJ1Y3Rpb258ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQ0MjEzNHww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 US-Zollerstattung: Salzgitter AG könnte leer ausgehen Trumps 175-Milliarden-Dollar-Programm schließt deutsche Stahlexporteure möglicherweise aus. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/isover-bewirbt-glaswolle-mit-kampagne-zu-waerme-und-schallschutz https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1696208734190-37dd63b2f37f?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxnbGFzcyUyMGN1cnRhaW4lMjB3YWxsfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0NDIwNjZ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Isover bewirbt Glaswolle mit Kampagne zu Wärme- und Schallschutz Der Dämmstoffhersteller setzt auf 'Reality-Check'-Marketing für seine gelben Glaswolleprodukte. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/ssab-vergibt-auftrag-fuer-elektrostahlwerk-projekt-an-georg-fischer https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1734888369524-bd915004d0c3?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxtZXRhbCUyMGZhYnJpY2F0aW9uJTIwd2VsZGluZ3xlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDM4NDExfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 SSAB vergibt Auftrag für Elektrostahlwerk-Projekt an Georg Fischer Schwedischer Stahlkonzern setzt auf Elektrostahltechnologie im Rahmen seiner Dekarbonisierungsstrategie. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/schlagmann-poroton-nimmt-neue-produktionsanlage-in-betrieb https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599446328861-1e1eca848454?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyMHx8bWFzb25yeSUyMGNvbnN0cnVjdGlvbiUyMHdvcmtlcnxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDQyMDM0fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Schlagmann Poroton nimmt neue Produktionsanlage in Betrieb Ziegelhersteller erweitert Kapazitäten trotz schwachem Wohnungsneubau – strategischer Ausbau oder Marktanteilsoffensive. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/arcelormittal-launches-new-flat-steel-range-alongside-din-55634-update https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1738162837408-5fbf53f0b97a?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNXx8bWV0YWwlMjBmYWJyaWNhdGlvbiUyMHdlbGRpbmd8ZW58MHwwfHx8MTc3NjQzODQxNHww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 ArcelorMittal launches new flat steel range alongside DIN 55634 update Steel giant introduces flat steel products as German standard DIN 55634 undergoes revision. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/schlagmann-poroton-bringt-verfuellbaren-installationsziegel-pz-i-auf-den-markt https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Schlagmann Poroton bringt verfüllbaren Installationsziegel Pz-I auf den Markt Der neue Installationsziegel Pz-I von Schlagmann Poroton ermöglicht DIN-konforme Installationswände für Sanitär- und Elektroinstallationen. Die verfüllbare Bauweise könnte Standards im Mauerwerksbau verändern. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/flexipark-wien-nord-ii-erhaelt-dgnb-gold-zertifikat https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1763300883019-d01c016f571e?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNXx8c3RvbmUlMjBtYXNvbnJ5JTIwY3JhZnRzbWFuc2hpcHxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDQyMTMwfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Flexipark Wien Nord II erhält DGNB Gold-Zertifikat Österreichischer Gewerbepark erreicht Gold-Standard der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/holcim-uebernimmt-xella-konsolidierung-im-europaeischen-leichtbausegment https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1572290552154-b7e172dfab27?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNnx8Z3Jhbml0ZSUyMGZhY2FkZSUyMGFyY2hpdGVjdHVyZXxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDQyMTIwfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Holcim übernimmt Xella: Konsolidierung im europäischen Leichtbausegment Der Schweizer Konzern Holcim erwirbt den Baustoffhersteller Xella und stärkt damit seine Position bei Porenbeton und Kalksandstein. Die Transaktion wirft Fragen zur künftigen Standortstrategie in Mitteleuropa auf – insbesondere für die Produktion in Loosdorf. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/deutsche-steinzeug-demonstriert-gegen-energiepreise-keramikindustrie-unter-druck https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518709268805-4e9042af9f23?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Deutsche Steinzeug demonstriert gegen Energiepreise: Keramikindustrie unter Druck Der Traditionshersteller geht auf die Straße – ein Zeichen der Belastung energieintensiver Keramikproduktion. Die Brennprozesse für Feinsteinzeug und Fliesen benötigen Gastemperaturen bis 1.300 °C, was Hersteller in Wettbewerbsnachteil zu asiatischen Konkurrenten bringt. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/salzgitter-ag-uebernimmt-hkm-vollstaendig-konsolidierung-im-stabstahlmarkt https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1767786330387-5cef0327b6c1?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMXx8YnVzaW5lc3MlMjBtZWV0aW5nJTIwYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlJTIwb2ZmaWNlfGVufDB8MHx8fDE3NzY0NDU4MDB8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Salzgitter AG übernimmt HKM vollständig – Konsolidierung im Stabstahlmarkt Salzgitter wird Alleineigentümer der Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann und bündelt damit Kapazitäten im Langstahlsegment. https://building-supply-today.com/articles/saint-gobain-completes-withdrawal-from-brazilian-distribution-market https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1698154014645-dd32da3303af?ixid=M3w3OTU5NDJ8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMHx8bWFzcyUyMHRpbWJlciUyMGFyY2hpdGVjdHVyZXxlbnwwfDB8fHwxNzc2NDM4MzkyfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&q=80 Saint-Gobain completes withdrawal from Brazilian distribution market French building materials group exits Brazil, signalling potential strategic shift in Latin America.