Malaysia to tighten controls on imported building materials
The country's Ministry of Finance (MOF) said the measures aim to protect consumers while ensuring that businesses complying with regulations are not disadvantaged by non-complia...
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Building materials M&A activity continues to focus on scope in 2025
In 2024 total deal value reached US$81.1bn dollars, up from US$65.8bn in 2023. However, in the 9M25 this value stood at US$76.2bn. This activity trend reflects construction dema...
Singapore only Asian city in global top 10 for building material recycling
Tokyo was the second-highest Asian city, placing at 15, while at the top of the ranking were London, Amsterdam and Paris. The index assesses cities based on recovery and reuse r...
Soaring building material prices see construction output drop
While weather improved in March, output reached 45.6 per cent, representing a marginal easing of the decline witnessed in February when heavy rain sent the index down to 44.5, w...
US/Israel-Iran war adds to Singapore's construction challenges
The Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) reported a 5-15 per cent increase in prices of construction materials as the Middle East conflict is leading to spiking costs of...
Grenzebach BSH appoints new VP Global sales
Previously, Dennis Schattauer served as Director of Sales Building Materials and brings many years of sales experience within the Grenzebach Group, including in the building mat...
Heidelberg Materials acquires Maas building materials business
Heidelberg Materials has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the construction materials business of Maas Group Holdings. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, Ma...
CalPortland Co names new president
In his new role, Mr Mullen will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and executing the company's strategic initiatives, while supporting continued growth and oper...
Heidelberg Materials takes over Argex production site from 2027
Based in Burcht/Zwijndrecht in Belgium and with sites in Beveren and Kruibeke, Belgium, Argex will remain active in the lightweight construction products trade under the H2O Gro...
Malaysian building materials sector core earnings to rise 68% in 2026
The rebound is expected to be led by Ann Joo Resources Bhd’s return to profitability in FY26, supported by growing traction in downstream value-added steel products, green steel...