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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.


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Jun 28, 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 25, 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 24, 20241 min read
Germany Witnesses Slump in New Construction Permits
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 21, 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 20, 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 19, 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 14, 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 6, 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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May 31, 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 29, 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 24, 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 21, 20241 min read
China's Housing Rescue to Fall Short of Solving Crisis: Analysts
China: The downturn in China's new house sales has intensified in recent months, as more households opt to purchase properties in the...


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May 20, 20241 min read
Vistry Increases Annual Home Completions Forecast to 18,000
UK: Vistry has raised its annual completions forecast to over 18,000 homes for FY24, reflecting robust demand for affordable housing....


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May 20, 20241 min read
U.S. Housing Construction Increase by 5.7% in April but Fall Short of Expectations
US: In April, U.S. housing starts rose by 5.7% to an annual rate of 1.36 million units, according to the Commerce Department. However,...
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