Materials
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Fischer has launched concrete screws for electrical and HVAC installations. The FBS 4 and FBS 5 ranges combine removable installation, close edge positioning, and assessed fire resistance up to R120.
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Forterra’s first half sales fell as Britain’s brick market weakened further. The manufacturer maintained its full year expectations despite lower volumes, higher costs, and little evidence of an immediate recovery.
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Remediation has finished across Doncaster’s 22-acre Waterfront East Park site. The programme treated contaminated land, processed buried structures, and reused more than 32,000m³ of material.
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Wienerberger has backed proposed reforms to European emissions-trading system rules. The measures cover ceramic-product benchmarks, industrial electrification, funding, and the future allocation of carbon allowances.
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Government is examining digital records for products used in construction. The consultation covers traceability, compliance data, sustainability information, business costs, and alignment with forthcoming European requirements.
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UK construction output is forecast to contract sharply throughout 2026. Housing, renovation, finance, and material costs are weakening activity, while infrastructure remains the principal area of growth.
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GreenVibe has raised $12m to expand concrete monitoring technology globally. Its embedded sensors combine five measurement methods to provide frequent strength and structural-status updates during curing.
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European recyclers want stricter targets for inert construction waste recovery. Their proposals include public procurement requirements, national strategies, electronic registries, and stronger quality standards.
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BUILDERS will test producer-responsibility models for plastic construction products Europe-wide. Demonstrators will cover flooring, pipes, and sanitary equipment across four countries during the €5m programme.
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Actis wants overheating to carry greater weight in housing specifications. Reflective insulation can contribute to passive heat control, although glazing, shading, ventilation, orientation, and internal gains remain critical.