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Dec 19, 2025


Rising Material Costs Reshape Vietnam Construction Sector Dynamics
Rising Material Costs Vietnam: Vietnam construction sector is facing increasing polarisation due to a sharp rise in construction material...
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Jul 18, 20252 min read


UK Plans £ 200 Annual Subsidy for Heat Pump Households Under New “Warm Homes” Scheme
Annual Subsidy for Heat Pump UK: Households in the UK with eco-friendly heat pumps could receive £200 (USD 270) off their annual energy...
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Jul 18, 20252 min read


San Francisco Offers Up to USD 1200 Bill Credits for Clean Water Heater Upgrades
USD 1,200 Bill Credits USA: San Francisco has introduced a new program offering residents bill credits of up to USD 1200 bill credits to...
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Jul 18, 20251 min read


LFB Group Rebrands EMEA HVAC Business as Redge
Rebrands EMEA HVAC Business France: LFB Group has announced the launch of rebrands HVAC Redge as the new brand name for its commercial...
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Jul 18, 20251 min read


German Building Services Wholesale Trade Reports Sales Decline in H1 2025
Sales Decline in H1 2025 Germany: Sales in Germany’s building services wholesale sector fell by 4.8 percent in the first half of 2025...
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Jul 18, 20251 min read


Netherlands Sets 2030 Goals to Make All New Buildings Emission-Free
Netherlands Sets 2030 Goals to Make All New Buildings Emission-Free Netherland: The Netherlands is preparing a national roadmap to...
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Jul 17, 20251 min read


British Columbia Expands Heat Pump Rebates to Condo and Apartment Residents
Expands Heat Pump Rebates Canada: British Columbians living in multi-unit residential buildings, including condominiums and apartments,...
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Jul 17, 20251 min read


Indonesia’s Growth Outlook Strengthens Amid Rate Cuts and US Trade Deal
Indonesia’s Growth Outlook Indonesia: Indonesia is emerging as a key investment destination following a strategic blend of monetary...
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Jul 17, 20251 min read


France to Revise DPE Calculation in 2026, Lifting 850000 Electrically Heated Homes Out of Thermal Sieve Status
France France: From January 1, 2026, around 850000 electrically heated homes in France will no longer be classified as thermal sieves...
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Jul 15, 20251 min read


Residential Construction in Europe to See Modest Recovery in 2026 After Continued Decline
Residential Construction in Europe Europe: Residential construction in Europe is expected to remain under pressure due to high interest...
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Jul 15, 20251 min read


NSW Government Introduces Grants to Help Businesses Assess Energy-Efficient Heat Pumps
Heat pump AUSTRALIA: To support businesses across various sectors and applications, including recreational pool heating, in exploring the...
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Jul 14, 20251 min read


Embraco Expands into HVAC with New Scroll Compressor Portfolio
HVAC ITALY: In a move that signifies a major step forward, Embraco, part of the Nidec Global Appliance division, has announced the...
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Jul 14, 20251 min read


Oras Group to Acquire Villeroy & Boch’s Gustavsberg and Vatette Businesses
V&B Europe: Villeroy & Boch Group and Finnish sanitary fittings manufacturer Oras Group have announced an agreement for Oras Group to...
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Jul 14, 20251 min read


Ukraine Signs Deal to Launch Affordable Housing Project for IDPs
houses UKRAINE: At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome (URC2025), a memorandum was signed to advance affordable housing initiatives...
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Jul 14, 20251 min read


Alberta and Ottawa Invest US$148M to Build 2,300+ Affordable Housing Units
Housing CANADA: Alberta and the federal government have approved $203 million (US$148.4 million) in funding to support new affordable...
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Jul 14, 20251 min read


MBT Climate Opens Innovation Centre Focused on HVAC and Environmental Technologies
MBT Climate Opens Innovation Centre Focused on HVAC and Environmental Technologies Italy: MBT Climate has inaugurated a new innovation...
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Jul 13, 20251 min read


Prayag India Unveils CP Faucet Colour Range with Innovative Design and Durable Finishes
Faucets INDIA: Prayag India, a leading name in luxury bath, kitchen fittings, and plumbing solutions, has launched its new CP Faucet...
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Jul 13, 20251 min read


Roca Group Acquires Australian Tapware Company Phoenix
Roca Group Acquires Australian Tapware Company Phoenix Spain: Roca Group has acquired Australian tapware company Phoenix, a move aimed at...
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Jul 10, 20251 min read


Systemair AB to Acquire India-Based Industrial Fan Manufacturer NADI Airtechnics
Systemair AB to Acquire India-Based Industrial Fan Manufacturer NADI Airtechnics Sweden/India: Systemair AB has entered into an agreement...
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Jul 10, 20251 min read
Qatar’s Qilaa Group to Invest USD 2.5 Billion in Affordable Housing in Indonesia
Indonesia: Qatar's Qilaa Group to invest USD 2.5 billion in its ambitious project to develop one million affordable housing units in...
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Jul 9, 20251 min read
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