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Latest News from BRG and the Global Building Products Industry
Stay informed regarding BRG's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for HVAC equipment, components & controls, bathroom & kitchen products, plumbing, pipes, valves & fittings and thermal insulation.
New Zealand Implements Regulatory Changes to Boost Home Construction
New Zealand is implementing regulatory changes aimed at boosting home construction. The government seeks to lower costs, increase...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read
Australia's Building Approvals Rise in May Amid Housing Shortage
Australia: Building approvals for new homes in Australia rose by 5.5 percent in May 2024, driven mainly by Western Australia. Despite...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
UK Housebuilding Recovery Stalls Ahead of General Election
UK: Britain’s housebuilding industry paused its recovery in June as construction firms delayed projects ahead of the upcoming general...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
German Solar Thermal Market Declines Significantly Amid Challenges
Germany: The solar thermal market in Germany has faced a significant downturn, with sales of solar collectors dropping sharply from...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read
Construction Sector to Remain Flat in Belgium in 2024
Belgium: Belgium's construction and installation sector is projected to stabilize in 2024 without a significant rebound, according to the...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read
US Government Allocates USD 85M for Affordable Housing
USA: The Biden administration has allocated USD 85 million to 21 state and local governments to support the development and preservation...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read
Saudi Construction Sector to Reach US$ 181.5B by 2028
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's construction output is forecasted to reach USD 181.5 billion by 2028, marking a 28% increase over five...
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Jun 25, 20241 min read
Samsung Sees Surge in Air Conditioner Sales in Korea
Germany: In April, the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden reported a significant drop in new construction permits in Germany,...
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Jun 24, 20241 min read
US Apartment Construction Drops Significantly in May
USA: The USA Census Bureau’s May report highlighted a significant decline in multifamily housing construction. Permits, starts, units...
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Jun 24, 20241 min read
US Housing Construction Hits Lowest Pace Since 2020
USA: May 2024 saw new home construction in the US fall to its slowest pace since 2020, with high interest rates and borrowing costs...
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Jun 21, 20241 min read
China's Industrial Growth Slows As Property Slump Persists
China: China's industrial output for May grew by 5.6% year-on-year, falling short of expectations and slowing from April's 6.7% growth,...
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Jun 21, 20241 min read
Hungary's Construction Sector Rebounds with 11% Growth in April
Hungary: Hungary's construction sector experienced a rebound in April, with output volumes increasing by 11% compared to the previous...
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Jun 20, 20241 min read


Construction Costs In Australia To Go Up
Australia: Rising wages, increased demand for materials and labour from housing, health, energy, and defence projects, and the shift...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Residential Construction Costs in USA Decline for the First Time Since October 2023
USA: The most recent producer price index (PPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed a 0.09% decline in inputs to...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Roca Group Secures 10-Year Renewable Energy Agreement
Spain: Roca Group, a manufacturer of bathroom products including tiles, has announced a long-term renewable energy purchase agreement...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read
KEDA Industrial Group Boosts Kenya's Local Economy with Ceramic Tile Factories
Kenya/China: Established in 1992, China-based company specializing in building material machinery, the KEDA Industrial Group , expanded...
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Jun 6, 20241 min read
UK Construction Industry Reaches Two-Year High in Production Growth
UK: Britain's construction industry experienced its fastest production growth in two years, driven by increased demand and easing cost...
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Jun 6, 20241 min read


UK Home Renovation Spending Surges
UK: Houzz's 2024 UK Home Study reveals a surge in home renovation spending over the past three years. The median spend has grown by 13%...
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May 31, 20241 min read
German New Dwelling Completions Declined by 0.3% in 2023
Germany: The Federal Statistical Office of Germany announced that 294,400 dwellings were built in Germany in 2023. A decrease of 0.3%, or...
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May 29, 20241 min read
German Residential Construction Continues to Lag Behind Demand
Germany: Despite a slight increase in approvals for social housing, the number of completed flats in 2023 remained nearly flat compared...
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May 24, 20241 min read
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