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The role of modern flame retardants in construction
31.07.2025 Fire safety in modern construction has become increasingly complex and urgent. From towering steel frameworks to engineered wood systems and high-tech infrastructure, today's buildings must not only perform, they must protect. Passive fire protection (PFP) is essential to slow fire spread and preserve structural integrity long enough for evacuation and emergency response. Intumescent coatings, which expand upon heat exposure to form insulating char layers, are widely used to protect steel structures and other materials vulnerable read more

New heavy-duty Cat 980 GC Wheel Loader
31.07.2025 The new heavy-duty Cat 980 GC Wheel Loader offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls and Performance Series buckets. Easy to own and simple to operate, the new wheel loader is the right economical solution for a broad range of applications. "We've built the new 980 GC on a long legacy of high performance and highly reliable wheel loaders with proven components and integrated Cat machine systems. The loader's simple user interface, intuitive controls and excellent visibility make for comfortable and read more

New addition to the Vienna skyline: 174 metres with PERI Systems
31.07.2025 A new architectural highlight will grace the Vienna skyline: DC Tower 2 is growing upwards at a rapid pace. Having already impressed with its proven formwork and scaffolding solutions during the construction of DC Tower 1, PERI is also playing a key role in the execution of this project. With a planned total height of 174 metres, DC Tower 2 will have a lasting impact on the cityscape. When it is completed in 2026, DC Tower 2 will make a striking architectural statement, setting itself apart from the neighbouring buildings. Originally planned as a twin tower read more

Signify myCreation launches Puzzle
31.07.2025 Signify launches Puzzle – the first luminaire of its kind to combine striking, continuous light with office compliance, task-ready performance and a breakthrough in sustainable design using 75% recycled PET material. This first Puzzle lighting product launches in July and is tailored to provide task lighting at desks, meeting rooms and other office environments. Available in a 4 and 5 feet linear pendant size, Puzzle is designed with a soft seamless glow that helps to improve focus while working2 and elevate and enrich workspace design. read more

Siemens and Microsoft to enhance IoT interoperability for buildings
31.07.2025 Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced a collaboration agreement with Microsoft to transform access to Internet of Things (IoT) data for buildings. The collaboration will enable interoperability between Siemens' digital building platform, Building X, and Microsoft Azure IoT Operations enabled by Azure Arc. Azure IoT Operations, a component of this adaptive cloud approach, provides tools and infrastructure to connect edge devices while integrating data, enabling organizations to optimize their operations and utilize the potential of their IoT environments. read more

Wind sector’s commitment to sustainable blade solutions
31.07.2025 The European wind industry is making major strides in its commitment to reuse, recover, or recycle 100% of decommissioned blades and scaling up sustainable end-of-life solutions. The industry demonstrates its leadership through innovation, collaboration, and policy engagement. But challenges remain, especially around unclear waste classifications, the lack of harmonised EU regulations, and limited cost competitiveness of recycling technologies. WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson participated in the European Commission's Clean Industrial Dialogue on read more

New Technology Updates to John Deere P-Tier Loaders Boost Performance
30.06.2025 With the launch of its next generation 524 P-Tier, 544 P-Tier and 624 P-Tier Wheel Loaders, John Deere is delivering smart solutions that help boost productivity and support operator confidence on the jobsite. Built on the trusted foundation of the current P-Tier lineup, these updated models are loaded with enhanced technology and job readiness features that empower contractors to do more with less, support safety and help drive down operating costs. "With the latest updates to the P-Tier Wheel Loaders, we're delivering more than just performance. When read more

New Leica DS4000 utility detection system
30.06.2025 Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announced the launch of the Leica DS4000. This utility detection system can identify underground assets up to 60% deeper than traditional systems. By integrating IDS GeoRadar's patented Equalised Scrambling Technology (EsT), it detects underground utilities more clearly at both shallow and deeper levels. It even reveals smaller objects that could have been missed before, such as fibre optic cables. Beneath the ground lies a tangled network of cables and pipes. As urban spaces – and the ground beneath them – read more

Successful fusion of heritage architecture with cutting-edge tech
30.06.2025 Siemens Smart Infrastructure and COIMA are continuing their long-term strategic partnership with one of the most iconic buildings in Milan's Porta Nuova district – "Pirelli 35". The goal is to transform the 45,000-square-meter, 11-storey asset into a smart and energy efficient property. The 65-year-old building is set to demonstrate exceptional environmental performance to its 40 commercial tenants by reducing energy consumption by approximately 60 percent and CO₂ emissions by 2,000 tons on an annual basis. Siemens' integrated building management read more


exhibitions and other events

Innovation Award at Fensterbau Frontale 2026
25.06.2025 The Fensterbau Frontale Innovation Award will be presented for the first time at Fensterbau Frontale 2026. The new award is dedicated to new products with innovation and appeal. The new award is intended to highlight innovative products with added value for the industry. Fensterbau Frontale will take place from 24 to 27 March 2026 in Nuremberg as usual co-located with Holz-Handwerk. The world's leading trade fair for windows, doors and facades is very popular and already almost fully booked. read more

Chillventa presents new hall concept
26.05.2025 Chillventa, the world's leading fair for refrigeration technology, is expanding its exhibition space in 2026. From 13 to 15 October 2026, trade visitors to Nuremberg can expect an even larger selection and optimised orientation. The 2026 round of Chillventa, the world's leading fair for refrigeration technology, will feature a new hall configuration. An extra hall will be added to increase the available display area. From 13 to 15 October 2026, specialists from all around the world will find an even larger product range and improved layout at the Nuremberg exhibition venue. read more

bauma 2025 creates industry optimism
14.04.2025 The world's leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment was held from April 7 to 13 at the Munich exhibition center. bauma has impressively demonstrated what the industry is capable of. It was not only a stage for pioneering innovations and new partnerships—it also continued to be a key source of inspiration. With around 600,000 visitors from more than 200 countries and 3,601 exhibitors from 57 nations, bauma 2025 proved to be a stable foundation and forward-looking platform in turbulent times. read more

bauma Innovation Award in the “Building” Category
09.04.2025 Adam Hörnig Baugesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (AHA) was awarded the Innovation Award in the "Building" category on April 6, 2025, during bauma – the world's largest trade fair for the construction industry – with the groundbreaking VCT VARIOKIT Composite Track from PERI. The bauma Innovation Award 2025, presented in cooperation with Messe München, VDMA, and the construction industry associations HDB, ZDB, and bbs, honors outstanding technologies in the fields of climate protection, digitisation, machinery, construction, and research. read more


industry news

BAM reports €176 million adjusted EBITDA in first half-year 2025
28.07.2025 • Revenue increased by 7% to €3.4 billion • Adjusted EBITDA €176 million, reflecting a margin of 5.2% (H1 2024: adjusted EBITDA €126 million, margin of 4.0%) • Net result increased 85% to €102 million, reflecting earnings per share of €0.39 (H1 2024: €0.20) read more

CPK to appoint General Contract Engineer for airport construction
28.07.2025 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has launched a tender to select a General Contract Engineer (GCE), also known as a Delivery Partner, for the construction of its new airport. The company is seeking a contractor that will act as both Project Management Consultant (PMC) and Contract Engineer (Construction Manager), bringing expertise from greenfield airport projects abroad as well as large-scale investments within Poland. Tenders may be submitted until 20 October 2025. read more

French, Chinese JV build a lithium-ion battery factory in Le Mans, northern France
23.07.2025 Manitou Group, a worldwide reference in the material handling, aerial work platforms, and earthmoving sectors and Hangcha Group, a world-renowned industrial vehicle manufacturer, announce the signature of an agreement to create a joint venture, specialized in manufacturing and distributing lithium-ion batteries and located in France. read more

AM and Amvest acquire Draka site in Amsterdam-Noord
23.07.2025 Area developers AM and Amvest have acquired the land position of the former Draka site in Amsterdam-North from Prysmian, Hines and Provast. The site has a size of 50,000 m², own land and offers space for approximately 150,000 m² gross floor area of new construction. read more

Strabag AG to construct power line section in Lower Saxony
23.07.2025 The transmission system operator TenneT TSO GmbH has commissioned Strabag AG with the extensive civil engineering work for the 68-kilometer-long B1 route section north of Hanover. The section connects Scheeßel in the north and Schwarmstedt in the south and crosses the districts of Rotenburg and Heidekreis in Lower Saxony. read more

L&T Energy GreenTech to establish India’s largest green hydrogen plant
23.07.2025 L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), will set up India's largest green hydrogen plant at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd's (IOCL) Panipat Refinery in Haryana. read more

Leighton Asia wins luxury residential construction project in India
05.06.2025 CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia has been awarded a contract by the Elan Group, one of India's leading real estate developers, to deliver a luxury residential project in Gurugram. read more

Cement firm Holcim’s US spin-off Amrize set for 23 June
02.06.2025 Swiss cement, concrete and aggregates producer Holcim's US spin-off Amrize is set to start trading on US and Swiss stock exchanges from 23 June. Amrize, whose name is a combination of the words "ambition" and "rising", will have 1,000 US sites and 19,000 employees. Holcim claims it will be the largest building solutions company with a 100% focus on the US market. read more

Topcon and Vemcon partner to expand 2D-to-3D excavator upgrades
02.06.2025 Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vemcon GmbH, a company specialising in smart excavator attachments and 2D assistance systems. The collaboration aims to expand the availability of advanced excavator technology solutions across the EMEA regions and additional global markets. read more


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