May 2020

NASHIK: Lack of manpower is not the only problem giving urban builders sleepless nights, the 30% rise in the price of cement and other raw materials is also adding to their woes. According to the Confederation of Real Estate Developers…

CHENNAI: In another setback in the construction sector, which is faltering under the lockdown, cement manufacturers raised their prices in the retail market to Rs 100 per bag on Tuesday. The move reignited support for a long-standing demand…

Researchers from the University of Messina formulated a lightweight foam concrete to more efficiently 3D print building structures without the need for formwork. Unlike traditional lightweight foam concrete, the new material (3DPC) is…

More than the issue of migrant workers wanting to return home, what worries builders and property developers more is the supply of material components for their projects.“The majority of construction workers who stay on our project sites…

KARACHI: The government is said to have taken note of the 50 rupee price hike in cement bags by manufacturers in the northern zone in anticipation of the immediate activation of the government incentive program for the construction sector.…