Materials
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FM Conway has trialled low-carbon resurfacing on the M4 corridor. The project used hydrogen and electric plant with recycled asphalt, cutting emissions by around half.
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New passive fire guidance now directly targets recurring specification mistakes. The PFKG documents cover fire curtains, smoke curtains, fire barriers, and cavity barriers.
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Gentoo will upgrade thousands of homes across Sunderland this year. The £48m programme covers kitchens, bathrooms, rewires, roofing, entrance doors, and external improvements.
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BMF has cut its 2026 construction materials sales forecast sharply. The trade body now expects contraction as weak confidence, geopolitical uncertainty, and softer demand persist.
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Murphy has used carbon-negative asphalt at its Golborne hub site. The work demonstrates a practical lower-carbon surfacing application using ACLA aggregate technology.
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Holcim has started cement import operations at Tilbury cement works. The site will support low-carbon and circular cementitious products.
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Holcim has secured conditional EU approval for its Xella acquisition. The €1.85bn transaction strengthens its European walling systems position, subject to a Romanian divestment.
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Futurebuild has launched an Innovation Showcase for UKCW Birmingham 2026. The curated feature will give 60 companies space to present built-environment products, materials, technologies, and systems.
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Armacell will showcase technical insulation systems at Birmingham’s InstallerSHOW 2026. Products include pipe insulation, supports, protective coverings, and elastomeric foams.
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National Tool Hire has expanded into online building materials supply. Customers can now order materials alongside hired tools and equipment.