Latest Building Materials News

Green360 Technologies has independently verified its Eco-Clay product as a high-performance, low-carbon cement substitute made from kaolin waste, poised to disrupt Australia’s $3.5 billion cement market.

BauMart Holdings reports progress in AI-driven international recruitment and sustainable building materials development, alongside a $180,000 capital raise to support growth initiatives.

Big River Industries faced a tough FY2025 with subdued residential demand but showed resilience through cost control and cash generation. The company declared a modest dividend and announced key board changes as it eyes recovery.

Big River Industries reported a modest revenue decline in FY25 amid tough market conditions but demonstrated operational improvements and efficiency gains, setting the stage for a cautiously optimistic FY26.

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.

Fletcher Building reports a decline in sales volumes and margin pressures in Q1 FY26, driven by weak demand and intense competition in New Zealand. The company launches a NZ$100 million cost-out program to navigate ongoing market challenges.

James Hardie Industries has reported preliminary Q2 FY26 results that surpass expectations, driven by resilient Siding & Trim sales and steady progress integrating AZEK. The company hints at a modestly improved outlook heading into the full fiscal year.

Zeotech Limited has successfully raised $13 million through a strongly supported placement, positioning the company to advance mining operations at its Toondoon Kaolin Project and progress its AusPozz™ feasibility study.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with construction giant Laing O’Rourke to trial its innovative low-carbon AusPozz™ metakaolin in live infrastructure projects, aiming to validate and accelerate the commercial adoption of sustainable building materials.

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.