The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is proud to sponsor the ACI Foundation’s 2026 Concrete Innovation Forum, August 18 – 20, in Columbus, Ohio. The event will bring together industry leaders, researchers, educators, and innovators to explore emerging technologies, groundbreaking research, and the future of concrete design and construction. As a longtime supporter of the ACI Foundation’s mission to […]
Knauf Gips Romania is progressing with the construction of a new plasterboard plant in Huedin, Cluj County, with works now reaching several key logistical milestones, according to a company press release. The project, a strategic investment worth EUR 88 million, is one of the largest recent developments in the construction materials industry in Eastern Europe. The investment […]
Concrete bleeding is a common issue encountered in both ready-mix concrete production and on-site construction. Although a small amount of bleeding is considered normal, excessive bleeding can significantly affect the quality, durability, and appearance of hardened concrete. Water rising to the surface may seem harmless during placement, but it often leads to weaker surface layers, reduced bond […]
Strengthening Global Brand Recognition Through Innovation, Quality, and Modern Design Germany, June 2026 – VIT Chemical GmbH, a leading global manufacturer of construction chemical additives, proudly announces the launch of its newly upgraded packaging design for the VitaPlusCel™ product family. The redesign covers the company’s flagship Cellulose Ether products, including Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) and Methyl […]
Germany-based Grenzebach and IRQGYP, an Iraqi gypsum producer, have signed a contract for the delivery of a gypsum calcining system with a capacity of 25t/hr, along with a gypsum wallboard production line rated at 3000m²/hr. The agreement was signed during the Global Gypsum Conference 2025 in Amsterdam. The plant will be located in Mosul, Iraq […]
Istanbul, Turkey – As the Eurasian construction industry navigates shifting dynamics shaped by large-scale infrastructure investments and the growing demand for sustainable building materials, Turkey’s most established building exhibition has once again served as a pivotal meeting point for the sector. The 48th edition of Yapı – Turkeybuild Istanbul successfully concluded on April 30, 2026, at the TÜYAP […]
Cement demand in Colombia grew 4.4 per cent YoY to 1.025Mt in February 2026 when compared with February 2025 when demand reached 0.982Mt, according to DANE, Colombia’s statistics agency. Of this total, bulk dispatches saw a 1.3 per cent uptick while bagged cements increased by 5.8 per cent YoY. In terms of markets, sales to the […]
At PPG, we see AI not as a distant possibility but as a catalyst that is already reshaping the way coatings are developed, manufactured and applied. Artificial intelligence is often described as the defining technology of our time, and the paints and coatings industry stands to benefit significantly. At PPG, we see AI not as a distant possibility but […]
The use of paints and coatings is growing for automotive, packaging, construction, electronics, and others. MarketsandMarkets’ report, “Paints & Coatings Market by Resin Type (Acrylic, Alkyd, Epoxy, Polyurethane, Fluoropolymer, Vinyl, Polyester), Technology (Waterborne Coatings, Solvent-borne Coatings, Powder Coatings), End Use (Architectural, Industrial),Region – Global Forecast to 2029,” projects the market to reach $227.5 billion by 2029 […]
Vitchem, a specialist in high-performance concrete admixtures, successfully concluded its participation at BetonTage 2026, held at the Congress Center Ulm. The company’s presence at Booth H16-A drew significant attention from precast and concrete industry professionals, reinforcing Vitchem’s commitment to innovative and reliable admixture technologies. BetonTage is recognized as a key forum for the precast and […]
