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The UK Housing Completions Reach Pre-Pandemic Proportions
World Construction Today - In the second quarter of 2022, 40,289 new residences with NHBC guarantees were built in the UK, an increase of 16% from the same time in 2021. The NHBC offers warranties to around 75% (+/-5%)...
Infrastructure
Developer Panattoni Aims To Invest Over $200mn In India
World Construction Today - US-based Panattoni will spend $200 million to create four industrial and logistics parks in India to address the increased need for storage space in key cities.
With its launch into India, Panattoni, a world leader in...
Infrastructure
Bangladesh Minister Cautions Against BRI Programme By China
World Construction Today - Bangladesh's finance minister has stated that given the difficulty of repaying loans due to global inflation, poor nations should think twice before implementing China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) development programme.
AHM Mustafa Kama made his...
Infrastructure
New Standards Aim To De-Risk Offsite Manufacturing In The UK
World Construction Today - The Construction Innovation Hub (CIH) has introduced a new quality assurance framework outlining best practises for producing off-site products and platform systems. The Construction Product Quality Planning (CPQP) framework outlines a five-phase approach from product...
Building Products
Enhancing The Long-Term Viability of Asphalt And Concrete
World Construction Today - As pressure mounts on the industry to utilise the greenest materials possible, particularly asphalt and concrete, companies that supply building materials are being obliged to develop their technological capabilities.
Since businesses have become more conscious of...
Building Products
Holcim Manufactures The First 100% Recycled Clinker Ever
World Construction Today - At its Altkirch plant in France, Holcim created the first clinker in history made entirely of recycled minerals.
A 100% recycled clinker implies a 100% recycled cement and the potential for a 100% recycled concrete since...
Building Products
ICRA Predicts Worst Indian Cement Margins In 7 Years In FY23
World Construction Today - The Indian cement production is anticipated to increase by 7-8% in FY2023, reaching about 388 million mt thanks to demand from the infrastructure and housing sectors, both, rural and urban. Strong rabi harvest and improved...
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