How design for disassembly and reusable structural systems can support circular construction in precast and hybrid buildings
For decades, buildings have been designed as permanent structures even though their functional life is often shorter than the lifespan of their materials. As the construction industry seeks ways to...
In March 2026, the RWI (Leibniz Institute for Economic Research) published the first monitoring report in the “Raw Materials Monitoring” study series on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs,...
Modern energy and HVAC technology consists of high-quality systems designed to operate reliably, quietly, and efficiently for many years. These systems must be installed in a stable and wind-resistant...
On March 18 and 19, 2027, the German Concrete and Construction Technology Association (DBV) will once again bring together representatives from building owners and clients, the fields of planning and...
The cement and concrete industry is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions. Previous symposia have featured extensive discussions on how to effectively counteract these emissions. The variety of...
For three days, the Congress Centrum Ulm once again served as the meeting place for the concrete and precast industry. From March 10 to 12, 2026, around 1,500 experts gathered for the 70th Concrete...
Circular Construction Through Prefabrication: The Role of Precast Concrete in Sustainable and Responsible Engineering (Wit Derkowski)Prefabrication offers a unique opportunity to shift the...
This spring of 2026, dear readers, offers you some top-tier industry events. Although the next bauma won’t take place until April 2028, with the BetonTage in Ulm – which just concluded – and the BIBM...
The 2026 Innovation Prize of the Supplier Industry for Concrete Components, presented on March 10 as part of the 70th BetonTage, goes to the Munich-based company Emidat. The award recognized a digital...
