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.

Fiji: New Zealand-based Fletcher Building has agreed to sell its 50% stake in construction firm Higgins Holdings Fiji to Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) and Fijian Holdings for US$12.3m. BusinessDesk News has reported that the parties expect to complete the deal by early July 2024. The transaction includes a non-cash impairment of US$9.2m on the business.

Fletcher Building’s acting CEO Nick Traber said "We believe the partnership positions the business well to continue to play an important role in Fiji, focused on infrastructure development.”

FNPF CEO Viliame Vodonaivalu said “This co-investment not only diversifies our investment portfolio, but also creates mutual benefits for the fund in complementing our unlisted property portfolio and development pipeline. We are proud to collaborate with Fletcher, a longstanding leader in Fiji’s construction sector since 1971, renowned for their quality and dependable services. With a workforce of 700 Fijians, Fletcher stands as the largest construction company in Fiji, highlighting their corporate strength and reliability in the industry.”