Building material

Eagle Materials Announces Agreement with Terra CO2 Granting Eagle Exclusive Rights to Produce Low-carbon Cementitious Material Using Terra Technology

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Other Energy, Machinery, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Sustainability, Energy, Other Construction & Property, Environment, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Green Technology, Building Systems, Manufacturing, Building material, Construction, Carbon, NYSE, Climate change, Plant, SCMS, Portland cement, Eagle Materials, EXP, Redwood Materials, Inc., SCM, Terra, Government, Cement, Renewable energy, Denver metropolitan area

The agreements grant Eagle Materials the exclusive right to build and operate plants that produce supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in each geographic area.

Key Points: 
  • The agreements grant Eagle Materials the exclusive right to build and operate plants that produce supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in each geographic area.
  • When developed and fully scaled, each plant would have the potential to produce approximately 240,000 tons per year of SCM.
  • These agreements represent an important step towards helping states and the construction industry further their environmental goals and initiatives.
  • "In entering into these agreements with Terra, we're taking bold steps today to seek solutions that reduce the carbon intensity of cementitious materials using new technologies.

Global Engineered Wood Industry Report 2023: Burgeoning Opportunities in Modular Construction, Bio-based Adhesives, and Innovative Applications - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Forest Products, Manufacturing, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Building material, MUF, EW, CLT, MDI, MDF, HDF, Growth, LVL, OSB, Formaldehyde, Renewable energy, Engineered wood

The "Global Engineered Wood Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Engineered Wood Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • By application, EW volumes are segmented into construction, joinery (furniture, cabinetry, moldings, shelves), packaging, and others (nautical uses, equipment for trains, wooden toys).
  • Prices have suffered great volatility in the last few years and are expected to keep rising in the near future.
  • In terms of growth opportunities, the analysis shows that mass timber will keep growing in the construction sector, and high-performance adhesives for these applications will follow.

Global Methane Pyrolysis-based Hydrogen Production Industry Report 2023: United States Leads the Patent Landscape, Developed Economies Dominate the Funding Ecosystem - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, Hydrogen, Building material, Strategy, Electronics, Carbon, SMR, Research, Methane, Patent, Natural gas, Landfill, Growth

The "Methane Pyrolysis-based Hydrogen Production: Innovation and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Methane Pyrolysis-based Hydrogen Production: Innovation and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This study opens by offering a comparative analysis of methane pyrolysis with conventional hydrogen production technologies (SMR and water electrolysis).
  • It covers multiple aspects of hydrogen production through methane pyrolysis, providing an overview of the thermal, thermocatalytic, and plasma pyrolysis processes.
  • In addition, it offers insight into the technology's driving forces and challenges and provides a techno-economic analysis of the various processes associated with methane pyrolysis.

Europe Construction Industry Report 2023: Access to 13 Individual Databooks - Top Cities Data, Emerging Trends, Opportunities, and Investment Risks in 40+ Segments - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 1, 2023
Interior Design, Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Building material, Construction, Real-time, Real, Legislation, Insolvency Service, Government, Consumer, Financial Times, Anbaric Development Partners, Federation, Insolvency, City, Housing, Table, Growth, Environment, FPI, Rare-earth element, Renewable energy, Mobile phone, Real estate, Dredging, Volume

It details market size & forecast, top cities construction data, emerging trends, market opportunities, and investment risks in over 40 segments in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure construction sectors.

Key Points: 
  • It details market size & forecast, top cities construction data, emerging trends, market opportunities, and investment risks in over 40 segments in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure construction sectors.
  • A higher interest environment and soaring construction costs have resulted in the downfall of the construction market in H1 2023.
  • It provides a comprehensive understanding of construction industry sectors in both value and volume (both by activity and units) terms.
  • Institutional Construction Outlook: Provides construction outlook by value and volume across manufacturing plant buildings, metal & material processing buildings, chemical & pharmaceutical buildings.

Aegis Lumber & Building Materials Launches with Backing by Insurance Specialty Program Powerhouse, K2 Insurance Services

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Natural Resources, Professional Services, Other Natural Resources, Insurance, Forest Products, Calumet Specialty Products Partners, Risk, Workforce, Building material, Compensated emancipation, Commercial general liability insurance, Truss, Workers' compensation, QBE Insurance, K2

Aegis Lumber & Building Materials , a division of Aegis General Insurance Agency and K2 Insurance Services , announce today the launch of their Lumber and Building Materials insurance program.

Key Points: 
  • Aegis Lumber & Building Materials , a division of Aegis General Insurance Agency and K2 Insurance Services , announce today the launch of their Lumber and Building Materials insurance program.
  • Aegis LBM will also write Workers Compensation with Midwestern Insurance Alliance (a sister program at K2) with QBE Insurance , and will write Northeastern Regional Auto with Lancer Insurance .
  • Jamie Taylor, the President of Aegis LBM, leads an experienced team of lumber insurance veterans, including Bob McSorley, a 30+ year insurance leader, formerly of Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual.
  • “We’re thrilled to bring Aegis Lumber & Building Materials to a market in need of excellent underwriting, superior service, and outstanding loss control solutions.”
    “Fortegra is excited to work with K2's Lumber & Building Materials Division,” said Cooper Wallach, VP of Specialty Products and Programs of Fortegra.

Genesee & Wyoming’s Rail Link, Inc. Switching Subsidiary Wins Five New Contracts across Multiple Industries and Geographies

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Monday, November 27, 2023
Chemicals, Plastics, Alternative Energy, Construction & Property, Energy, Manufacturing, Other Transport, Forest Products, Rail, General Automotive, Natural Resources, Transport, Automotive, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Packaging, Other Construction & Property, Building material, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, Biofuel, Aggregate, GIC, Genesee & Wyoming, G&W, Rail transport by country, Rail transport, Car

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) today announced that its railcar switching subsidiary, Rail Link, Inc., has secured five new contracts across the U.S. since September.

Key Points: 
  • Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) today announced that its railcar switching subsidiary, Rail Link, Inc., has secured five new contracts across the U.S. since September.
  • “Rail Link’s value proposition and longstanding experience with a variety of commodities are clearly resonating with customers in multiple industries and geographies who are looking for safe, efficient and competitive transportation services,” says Jason Bradt, vice president of Rail Link operations.
  • More information about Rail Link, which was founded in 1996, and its suite of services can be found at https://gwrr.com/industrial-switching .
  • About Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
    G&W owns or leases 116 freight railroads with 7,300 employees serving 3,000 customers.

MAPEI’s Carbon-Neutral Product Family

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Other Construction & Property, Manufacturing, Residential Building & Real Estate, Sustainability, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Climate Change, Architecture, Other Energy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Retail, Energy, Green Technology, Professional Services, Home Goods, Forest Products, Natural Resources, Environmental Health, Other Manufacturing, Storm, Building material, Attention, Carbon, Summative assessment, Acquisition, Research, Specialization, Plant, Workforce, CO2, Multimedia, ISO, Link, Health, ISO 9001, GWP, Cement, Renewable energy, Tile

MAPEI Corporation, a leading manufacturer of construction materials for the building industry, announces our family of carbon-neutral products.

Key Points: 
  • MAPEI Corporation, a leading manufacturer of construction materials for the building industry, announces our family of carbon-neutral products.
  • Now, specifiers, contractors and home owners can choose to use products that are fully offset throughout their entire life cycle.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116821095/en/
    MAPEI's carbon neutral family of products spans all product lines — not just commercial and residential mortars and grouts, but also materials for industry —providing specifiers, contractors, and homeowners with the opportunity to use products that are fully carbon offset.
  • “These enhanced products with optimized formulas are the result of that ongoing innovative drive and join our larger initiative to reduce our carbon footprint.”
    For more information on MAPEI’s carbon-neutral family of products, visit www.mapei.com .

The Best Black Friday Pizza Oven Deals 2023: Early Wood Pellet, Multi-Fuel & More Pizza Oven Savings From Breville, Gozney & More Identified by Retail Fuse

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Sunday, November 12, 2023
Retail, Home Goods, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Building material, Electronics, Walmart, Wood, Temperature, Fuse

Retail Fuse earns commissions from purchases made using the links provided.

Key Points: 
  • Retail Fuse earns commissions from purchases made using the links provided.
  • Pizza ovens have become an indispensable tool for home cooks and professional chefs alike.
  • These specialized ovens, designed for the perfect pizza, offer precise temperature control, ensuring a crispy crust and evenly melted toppings.
  • When selecting a pizza oven, consider its size, fuel source (wood, gas, or electric), and construction materials.

Holcim US' 2023 Sustainability Achievements Accelerate Decarbonization

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Building material, Carbon, Research, COP28, PLC, Infrastructure, CO2, Concrete, TDF, Ceres, Inflation, News, STE, Paris Agreement, ESG, Renewable energy, Holcim

With the Global Cement & Concrete Association reporting momentum in the cement sector reaching net zero, building solutions leader Holcim is doing its part to work towards ambitious, verified global sustainability goals across its entire value chain.

Key Points: 
  • With the Global Cement & Concrete Association reporting momentum in the cement sector reaching net zero, building solutions leader Holcim is doing its part to work towards ambitious, verified global sustainability goals across its entire value chain.
  • In the US, Holcim hit significant sustainability milestones in 2023 with initiatives across the country and even more planned for 2024.
  • "A realistic approach to a net-zero, fully sustainable future requires us to consider all facets of our operations and products," said Michael LeMonds, Holcim US' chief sustainability officer and vice president of ESG.
  • From offering low-carbon cements and concretes to incorporating renewable energy to innovative carbon capture research, the company continues to put sustainability first.

Black Buffalo 3D Printed Homes Have New Owners Just in Time for the Holidays

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Building material, Newport News, Virginia, CMU, R22, Humanity, IHI, News, Black Buffalo, HFH, Housing, 3D, 3D printing, Habitat, NEWS

Black Buffalo 3D homes tout benefits for their owners including disaster resilience, printed walls being termite proof and giving the designers to ability to design structures with excellent thermal efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • Black Buffalo 3D homes tout benefits for their owners including disaster resilience, printed walls being termite proof and giving the designers to ability to design structures with excellent thermal efficiency.
  • These homes achieved an energy rating of R22 which will result in lower energy consumption and lower cost of living over traditionally built homes.
  • "These Newport News homes represent the latest advances in 3D construction by utilizing Black Buffalo 3D's large scale gantry construction printer and proprietary materials that are over twice as strong as traditional CMU block," commented Mike Miceli, CEO of Black Buffalo 3D.
  • 3D homes are gaining widespread adoption, and these two homes represent a significant step forward into how 3D printed homes can improve efficiency.