Items filtered by date: Thursday, 20 June 2024

South Korea: Sampyo Industry has unveiled its new BLURCON Rain OK concrete. The company says that the concrete delivers consistent strength and quality even when poured in rainy conditions, thanks to its anti-washout technology. Its water-soluble polymers and optimised materials increase its viscosity and adhesion to reinforcing bars. Hyundai Engineering & Construction, HDC Hyundai Development Company, Hyundai Engineering and GS Engineering & Construction also collaborated in developing the product.

US: Cemex USA has launched its Vertua® range of reduced-CO₂ concrete in Florida. The producer marked the launch with the announcement of a major residential construction supply contract with Rockwell Construction in Sarasota County. The project, for developer Mattamy Homes, is called Brightmore.

Cemex’s US regional president said "We are thrilled to bring Vertua® to Florida and collaborate on Mattamy Homes' new residential endeavour in Sarasota County. This product represents a significant leap forward in sustainable construction, helping set a higher standard for environmentally responsible building practices not only in the region, but throughout the country."

Poland: Xella Polska supplied its Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks for the construction of the 174m-high The Bridge skyscraper in Warsaw's Wola District. When inaugurated, the building will be Poland’s tallest, featuring 40 floors of office space. It will be equipped with a Building Energy Management System and be 100% solar powered, making it energy neutral. Xella Polska noted the insulation benefits of Ytong AAC blocks, as well as its increased fire resistance, compared with other building materials.