Latest Building Materials Sector News

Big River Industries Ltd has announced a fully underwritten renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately $10 million, aimed at funding its acquisition of John’s Building Supplies, a leading Western Australian building materials distributor. The offer opens on December 8 and closes on December 17, 2025.

Big River Industries is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies for up to $17 million, backed by a fully underwritten $10 million entitlement offer to fund the deal. This move strengthens Big River’s presence in Western Australia’s growing building materials market.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with Cement Australia to collaborate on advancing AusPozz™, a high-reactivity metakaolin product aimed at reducing carbon emissions in concrete production.

ClearVue Technologies has raised A$4.6 million in a strongly supported placement to accelerate international certification and ongoing innovation of its solar façade products.

Brickworks Limited shares have been suspended from the ASX following court approval of a scheme of arrangement that will see Washington H. Soul Pattison acquire the company through a subsidiary.

Shareholders of Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks have overwhelmingly approved their respective share schemes, paving the way for a major merger and new leadership incentives.

ClearVue Technologies has unveiled its Gen3 Solar Vision Glass, achieving a 66% increase in energy output and a 50% reduction in production time and costs, validated by independent testing. This breakthrough positions the company for accelerated commercial adoption in solar-integrated building materials.

Brickworks Limited has announced a fully franked final dividend of 48.4 cents per share for FY2025, linked to Washington H. Soul Pattinson’s dividend as part of their proposed merger. The dividend will be paid regardless of the merger outcome.

Green360 Technologies has made significant strides in low-carbon cement development through a joint venture with PERMAcast and reported strong financial growth at its Pittong kaolin operations. The company is progressing towards commercial-scale production of sustainable building materials while expanding into new markets.

ClearVue Technologies’ solar façade trial at Hong Kong EMSD headquarters reveals a rapid 2.6-year payback period with government incentives, alongside strong thermal and fire safety performance.

Fletcher Building has confirmed it is fielding inquiries from potential buyers following its strategic review announcement, though no sales decisions have been made. Investors await clarity at the upcoming Investor Day.

Green360 Technologies has developed a proprietary low-carbon cement blend using red mud and kaolin, achieving significant reductions in hazardous leachates and competitive strength performance. The company is poised to begin commercial-scale validation with JV partner PERMAcast.