The global community of building envelope innovators is preparing for one of the most influential events in the built environment. The 21st International Advanced Building Skins Conference and Expo will return to Bern, Switzerland on 3–4 November 2026, bringing together architects, façade specialists, engineers, researchers and construction leaders from across ...
New industry report reveals £530 billion infrastructure pipeline driving optimism, while sector faces urgent need for 266,000 additional workers. The U.K. construction industry is entering a period of cautious optimism with projected growth of 2.8% to 4.5% in 2026, marking a significant recovery after a challenging 2025, according to a comprehensive ...
The acquisition expands RPM’s global building envelope portfolio. RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) today announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for its Tremco Construction Products Group (“Tremco CPG”) to acquire Kalzip GmbH (“Kalzip”), a global leader in the design and production of metal-based roofs and facades for building envelopes. The ...
This strategic move aims to streamline customer experience and enhance the company's market presence. SOPREMA UK has today announced that from the first of January 2026, it will be unifying its brand portfolio under a single identity. The unification will see CELOTEX, Chesterfelt and YBS Insulation, acquired in 2024, 2023 and ...
Certified by RID as the world's most powerful PV system on a stadium roof, the project marks a milestone in integrating PV technology into large-scale urban infrastructure. JA Solar, a trusted global partner in green energy, hosted a new edition of its Power Talk webinar series, spotlighting one of Europe's most ...
The company expands its footprint with the acquisition and new manufacturing facility in northern Spain. S-5! has acquired ESS Group Engineering Technical Center, a Spanish engineering firm, opening a new manufacturing facility in northern Spain. This expansion strengthens the company’s ability to supply solar and snow retention solutions across Europe with ...
Teesside University has entered into a research partnership with Welsh resource management firm Dauson Environmental Group (DEG) which has the potential to reshape the landscape for sustainable building materials and low-carbon infrastructure across the United Kingdom. Teesside University has entered into a research partnership with Welsh resource management firm Dauson Environmental ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofers from across the country gathered to celebrate two decades of craftsmanship at the 2025 SRCA Conference in Grove City. The Slate Roofing Contractors Association (SRCA) hosted its 20th anniversary conference from September 26-28 at Joseph Jenkins Inc., bringing together some of the finest slate roofers, suppliers ...
The combined portfolio will deliver enhanced value propositions, including superior thermal and sound insulation, durability and faster, safer construction. Tremco CPG Inc. today announced the acquisition of LiteForm LLC, a premier manufacturer and designer of insulated concrete form (ICF) systems. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances Tremco CPG’s Nudura brand, creating ...
The IFD Congress at the Sheraton Bratislava Hotel focused on current challenges and opportunities in the global roofing trade. From 22 to 25 October 2025, the international roofing community gathered in Bratislava for the 73rd Annual Congress of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD). The event opened on Wednesday ...